athletics vs surge

athletics and surge both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
athletics	Yes	No	No	No
surge	Yes	No	Yes	No

athletics (noun)	surge (noun)
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition	a sudden or abrupt strong increase
participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity	a sudden forceful flow
a contest between athletes	a large sea wave

athletics (verb)	surge (verb)
	see one's performance improve
	rise rapidly
	rise and move, as in waves or billows
	rise or move forward
	rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave