* Noun: The surface of the water was calm. (The thing itself)
* Verb: The submarine surfaced near the island. (The action)
* Adjective: A surface wound is less serious than a deep one. (Describes the wound)
* Noun: The surface of the water was calm. (The thing itself)
* Verb: The submarine surfaced near the island. (The action)
* Adjective: A surface wound is less serious than a deep one. (Describes the wound)