Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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loud | No | Yes | No | Yes |
forte | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
loud (noun) | forte (noun) |
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the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible | |
an asset of special worth or utility | |
a musical composition or musical passage to be performed loudly |
loud (adjective) | forte (adjective) |
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characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity | (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly |
(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly | |
tastelessly showy |
loud (adverb) | forte (adverb) |
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with relatively high volume | used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly |