grumble vs sound

sound vs grumble

grumble and sound both are nouns.

grumble is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

grumble and sound both are verbs.

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

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

grumble: make a low noise
sound: make a certain noise or sound

Other hypernyms of grumble include go.

grumble (noun)	sound (noun)
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone	the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
a loud low dull continuous noise	the subjective sensation of hearing something
	the audible part of a transmitted signal
	(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
	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

grumble (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

grumble (verb)	sound (verb)
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath	measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude	utter with vibrating vocal chords
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds	make a certain noise or sound
make a low noise	cause to sound
	announce by means of a sound
	give off a certain sound or sounds
	appear in a certain way

Difference between grumble and sound

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