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noise vs hum

hum vs noise

noise and hum both are nouns.

noise and hum both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
noise Yes No Yes No
hum Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hum is a hyponym of noise; that is, hum is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than noise:
  • noise: sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
  • hum: a humming noise
As verbs, hum is a hyponym of noise; that is, hum is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than noise:
  • noise: emit a noise
  • hum: make a low continuous sound
noise (noun) hum (noun)
the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan a humming noise
incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant information or meaningless facts or remarks the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
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
noise (verb) hum (verb)
emit a noise sing with closed lips
make a low continuous sound
sound with a monotonous hum
be noisy with activity
Difference between noise and hum

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