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hum vs sound

sound vs hum

hum and sound both are nouns.

hum is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

hum and sound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hum Yes No Yes No
sound Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, sound is a hypernym of hum; that is, sound is a word with a broader meaning than hum:
  • hum: sound with a monotonous hum
  • sound: make a certain noise or sound
Other hypernyms of hum include go.
hum (noun) sound (noun)
a humming noise the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity 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
hum (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
hum (verb) sound (verb)
sing with closed lips measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
make a low continuous sound utter with vibrating vocal chords
sound with a monotonous hum make a certain noise or sound
be noisy with activity cause to sound
announce by means of a sound
give off a certain sound or sounds
appear in a certain way
Difference between hum and sound

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