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hissing vs noise

noise vs hissing

hissing and noise both are nouns.

hissing is not a verb while noise is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hissing Yes No No No
noise Yes No Yes No
As nouns, noise is a hypernym of hissing; that is, noise is a word with a broader meaning than hissing:
  • hissing: a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
  • noise: sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
hissing (noun) noise (noun)
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan
incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant information or meaningless facts or remarks
the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience
a loud outcry of protest or complaint
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
hissing (verb) noise (verb)
emit a noise
Difference between hissing and noise

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