boom vs sound

boom and sound both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
boom	Yes	No	Yes	No
sound	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, sound is a hypernym of boom; that is, sound is a word with a broader meaning than boom:

Other hypernyms of boom include go.

As verbs, sound is a hypernym of boom; that is, sound is a word with a broader meaning than boom:

Other hypernyms of boom include go.

boom (noun)	sound (noun)
any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring	the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set	the subjective sensation of hearing something
a deep prolonged loud noise	the audible part of a transmitted signal
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)	(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
a state of economic prosperity	the sudden occurrence of an audible event
	a large ocean inlet or deep bay
	a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
	mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium

boom (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

boom (verb)	sound (verb)
grow vigorously	measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
hit with great force	utter with vibrating vocal chords
make a resonant sound, like artillery	make a certain noise or sound
make a deep hollow sound	cause to sound
be the case that thunder is being heard	announce by means of a sound
	give off a certain sound or sounds
	appear in a certain way