Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sound | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
knock | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sound (noun) | knock (noun) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |