murmuring vs sound

sound vs murmuring

murmuring and sound both are nouns.

murmuring and sound both are adjectives.

murmuring is not a verb while sound is a verb.

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

As nouns, sound is a hypernym of murmuring; that is, sound is a word with a broader meaning than murmuring:

murmuring: a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
sound: the sudden occurrence of an audible event

murmuring (noun)	sound (noun)
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone	the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech	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

murmuring (adjective)	sound (adjective)
making a low continuous indistinct sound	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

murmuring (verb)	sound (verb)
	measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
	utter with vibrating vocal chords
	make a certain noise or sound
	cause to sound
	announce by means of a sound
	give off a certain sound or sounds
	appear in a certain way

Difference between murmuring and sound

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