- pronunciation:
- suhrf
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
ocean waves that come in from the sea and break on the shore.
The surf is calm today.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
surfs, surfing, surfed |
| definition: |
to ride on the waves of the sea with a surfboard.
They surf on the biggest waves.
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| derivation: |
surflike (adj.) |
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serf (a feudal servant)?
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serf sound alike but have different meanings.