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bell vs sound

sound vs bell

bell and sound both are nouns.

bell is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

bell and sound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bell Yes No Yes No
sound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, sound is a hypernym of bell; that is, sound is a word with a broader meaning than bell:
  • bell: the sound of a bell being struck
  • sound: the sudden occurrence of an audible event
bell (noun) sound (noun)
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed the subjective sensation of hearing something
the flared opening of a tubular device the audible part of a transmitted signal
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
the sound of a bell being struck the sudden occurrence of an audible event
the shape of a bell a large ocean inlet or deep bay
(nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m. a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
bell (adjective) sound (adjective)
financially secure and safe
in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
complete; thorough
(of sleep) deep and complete
in excellent physical condition
exercising or showing good judgment
free from moral defect
vigorous or severe
having legal efficacy or force
logically valid
bell (verb) sound (verb)
attach a bell to measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
utter with vibrating vocal chords
make a certain noise or sound
cause to sound
announce by means of a sound
give off a certain sound or sounds
appear in a certain way
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