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sound vs knock

knock vs sound

sound and knock both are nouns.

sound is an adjective but knock is not an adjective.

sound and knock both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sound Yes Yes Yes No
knock Yes No Yes No
As nouns, knock is a hyponym of sound; that is, knock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  • knock: the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
As verbs, knock is a hyponym of sound; that is, knock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: make a certain noise or sound
  • knock: sound like a car engine that is firing too early
sound (noun) knock (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause the act of hitting vigorously
the subjective sensation of hearing something negative criticism
the audible part of a transmitted signal a vigorous blow
(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
the sudden occurrence of an audible event a bad experience
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) knock (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) knock (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
utter with vibrating vocal chords knock against with force or violence
make a certain noise or sound rap with the knuckles
cause to sound deliver a sharp blow or push
announce by means of a sound make light, repeated taps on a surface
give off a certain sound or sounds sound like a car engine that is firing too early
appear in a certain way
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