ring vs sound

ring and sound both are nouns.

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

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of ring include go.

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

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

Other hypernyms of ring include go.

ring (noun)	sound (noun)
jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger	the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)	the subjective sensation of hearing something
a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling	the audible part of a transmitted signal
a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle	(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
a characteristic sound	the sudden occurrence of an audible event
the sound of a bell ringing	a large ocean inlet or deep bay
an association of criminals	a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop	mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
a toroidal shape

ring (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

ring (verb)	sound (verb)
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone	measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify	utter with vibrating vocal chords
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle	make a certain noise or sound
sound loudly and sonorously	cause to sound
make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification	announce by means of a sound
ring or echo with sound	give off a certain sound or sounds
	appear in a certain way