resurface vs surface

resurface is not a noun while surface is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
resurface	No	No	Yes	No
surface	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, surface is a hypernym of resurface; that is, surface is a word with a broader meaning than resurface:

Other hypernyms of resurface include coat.

As verbs, surface is a hypernym of resurface; that is, surface is a word with a broader meaning than resurface:

Other hypernyms of resurface include come up, rise, rise up.

resurface (noun)	surface (noun)
	the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
	a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
	a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something
	information that has become public
	the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
	the outermost level of the land or sea

resurface (adjective)	surface (adjective)
	on the surface

resurface (verb)	surface (verb)
to come out of obscurity or hiding	appear or become visible; make a showing
cover with a new surface	put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
reappear on the surface	come to the surface