Synonyms for surf

Synonyms for (noun) surf

Synonyms: surf, breaker, breakers

Definition: waves breaking on the shore

Similar words: wave, moving ridge

Definition: one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)


Synonyms for (verb) surf

Synonyms: channel-surf, surf

Definition: switch channels, on television

Similar words: switch, change, shift

Definition: lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

Usage: switch to a different brand of beer; She switched psychiatrists; The car changed lanes


Synonyms: browse, surf

Definition: look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular

Usage: browse a computer directory; surf the internet or the world wide web

Similar words: look for, search, seek

Definition: try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

Usage: The police are searching for clues; They are searching for the missing man in the entire county


Synonyms: surf, surfboard

Definition: ride the waves of the sea with a surfboard

Usage: Californians love to surf

Similar words: glide

Definition: move smoothly and effortlessly


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