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Definitions
01water sport
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Sports
n. the sport of riding on waves while standing on a narrow board.
n. the athletic activity or pastime of riding the crest of a breaking wave toward the shore, typically while standing on a surfboard.
“We spent the whole summer surfing at the beach near my house.”
“Professional surfing requires not only physical strength but also an intimate understanding of ocean currents and swell patterns.”
Usage
Often used with the verb 'go', as in 'to go surfing'.
Synonyms
02browsing the internet
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Informal
n. the activity of spending time looking at different websites on the internet.
n. the act of navigating through various websites or social media feeds, often in a casual or exploratory manner.
“I spent a few hours surfing the web to find a good hotel.”
“Late-night surfing of social media can disrupt sleep patterns due to the blue light emitted by smartphone screens.”
Usage
Commonly appears in the phrase 'surfing the web' or 'surfing the internet'.
Etymology
From surf + -ing
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-2
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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