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What are some words with the prefix sur?

Here are some words with the prefix "sur-":

General Meaning: "over," "above," "beyond," "on top of"

* surpass: to exceed or go beyond

* survive: to continue to live after an event that could have caused death

* surface: the outer layer or top part of something

* surrender: to give up or yield to someone or something

* surreal: bizarre, strange, dreamlike

* surround: to be all around something

* survey: to look over or examine carefully

* surplus: an amount that is more than what is needed

* surveillance: close observation, especially of a person suspected of criminal activity

* surmount: to overcome or conquer a difficulty

* surname: a family name

Other Words with "sur-":

* surcharge: an extra charge

* surgent: rising or moving forward strongly

* surreptitious: done secretly or stealthily

* surrogate: a substitute

* surtout: a long overcoat

* surly: bad-tempered and unfriendly

* surmise: to guess or infer something

* sursum corda: a liturgical phrase meaning "lift up your hearts"

This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you a good starting point for words with the prefix "sur-."

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