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sound vs chink

chink vs sound

sound and chink both are nouns.

sound is an adjective but chink is not an adjective.

sound and chink both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sound Yes Yes Yes No
chink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, chink is a hyponym of sound; that is, chink is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  • chink: a short light metallic sound
As verbs, chink is a hyponym of sound; that is, chink is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: make a certain noise or sound
  • chink: make or emit a high sound
sound (noun) chink (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause a short light metallic sound
the subjective sensation of hearing something a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall
the audible part of a transmitted signal (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
(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
sound (adjective) chink (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
sound (verb) chink (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line make cracks or chinks in
utter with vibrating vocal chords fill the chinks of, as with caulking
make a certain noise or sound make or emit a high sound
cause to sound
announce by means of a sound
give off a certain sound or sounds
appear in a certain way
Difference between sound and chink

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