surf
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.to stand or lie on a special board and ride on the waves of the ocean.
v.to ride on the crest of a wave towards the shore, typically while standing or lying on a surfboard.
Simple“He learned to surf while on holiday in Australia last summer.”
In context“Experienced athletes often travel to the coast of Portugal to surf the massive Atlantic swells during the winter months.”
Synonymsride wavesboard - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.to spend time looking at different websites on the internet.
v.to browse the internet or switch through television channels in a casual or exploratory manner.
Simple“I usually surf the web for an hour before I go to sleep.”
In context“While waiting for the software to update, she spent the afternoon surfing the internet for inspiration for her next design project.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.the white foam and waves that break on the shore of the sea.
n.the mass or line of white foam formed by waves breaking on the shore or a reef.
Simple“We could hear the sound of the surf from our hotel room.”
In context“The thunderous roar of the surf against the jagged cliffs made it impossible for the rescue team to hear each other speak.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.an act or period of time spent riding waves on a board.
n.an instance or session of engaging in the sport of surfing.
Simple“The morning surf was great today because the wind was very calm.”
In context“After a long morning surf, the group gathered on the beach to dry their boards and discuss the best waves of the day.”