pierce vs sound

sound vs pierce

pierce is not a noun while sound is a noun.

pierce is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

pierce and sound both are verbs.

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

As verbs, sound is a hypernym of pierce; that is, sound is a word with a broader meaning than pierce:

pierce: sound sharply or shrilly
sound: give off a certain sound or sounds

pierce (noun)	sound (noun)
	the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
	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

pierce (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

pierce (verb)	sound (verb)
make a hole into	measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument	utter with vibrating vocal chords
cut or make a way through	make a certain noise or sound
move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply	cause to sound
sound sharply or shrilly	announce by means of a sound
	give off a certain sound or sounds
	appear in a certain way

Difference between pierce and sound

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