ping vs sound

ping and sound both are nouns.

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

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

ping: a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
sound: the sudden occurrence of an audible event

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

Other hypernyms of ping include go.

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

Other hypernyms of ping include go.

ping (noun)	sound (noun)
a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)	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

ping (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

ping (verb)	sound (verb)
send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active	measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
contact, usually in order to remind of something	utter with vibrating vocal chords
hit with a pinging noise	make a certain noise or sound
make a short high-pitched sound	cause to sound
sound like a car engine that is firing too early	announce by means of a sound
	give off a certain sound or sounds
	appear in a certain way