silence vs sound

sound vs silence

silence and sound both are nouns.

silence is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

silence and sound both are verbs.

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

silence (noun)	sound (noun)
the absence of sound	the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
a refusal to speak when expected	the subjective sensation of hearing something
the trait of keeping things secret	the audible part of a transmitted signal
the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)	(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

silence (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

silence (verb)	sound (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk	measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure	utter with vibrating vocal chords
	make a certain noise or sound
	cause to sound
	announce by means of a sound
	give off a certain sound or sounds
	appear in a certain way

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