play vs sound

play and sound both are nouns.

play is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

play and sound both are verbs.

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

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

play: perform music on (a musical instrument)
sound: cause to sound

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

play: emit recorded sound
sound: give off a certain sound or sounds

play (noun)	sound (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement	the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession	the subjective sensation of hearing something
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)	the audible part of a transmitted signal
an attempt to get something	(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill	the sudden occurrence of an audible event
a preset plan of action in team sports	a large ocean inlet or deep bay
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules	a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully	mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
utilization or exercise
movement or space for movement
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
a theatrical performance of a drama
a weak and tremulous light
a state in which action is feasible
the removal of constraints
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

play (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

play (verb)	sound (verb)
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously	measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	utter with vibrating vocal chords
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line	make a certain noise or sound
consider not very seriously	cause to sound
participate in games or sport	announce by means of a sound
bet or wager (money)	give off a certain sound or sounds
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle	appear in a certain way
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
make bets
stake on the outcome of an issue
shoot or hit in a particular manner
employ in a game or in a specific position
use or move
use to one's advantage
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
replay (as a melody)
perform music on (a musical instrument)
play a role or part
perform on a certain location
be performed or presented for public viewing
cause to emit recorded audio or video
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
perform on a stage or theater
emit recorded sound
play on an instrument
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
behave in a certain way
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
behave carelessly or indifferently
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

play vs sound

play and sound both are nouns.

play is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

play and sound both are verbs.

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