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surf

surf

 
pronunciation:
suhrf
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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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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Are you looking for the word serf (a feudal servant)? Surf and serf sound alike but have different meanings.
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