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insulate vs soundproof

soundproof vs insulate

insulate is not an adjective while soundproof is an adjective.

insulate and soundproof both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
insulate No No Yes No
soundproof No Yes Yes No
As verbs, soundproof is a hyponym of insulate; that is, soundproof is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than insulate:
  • insulate: protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material
  • soundproof: insulate against noise
Other hyponyms of insulate include weatherstrip.
insulate (adjective) soundproof (adjective)
impervious to, or not penetrable by, sound
insulate (verb) soundproof (verb)
place or set apart insulate against noise
protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material
Difference between insulate and soundproof

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