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sound vs knocking

knocking vs sound

sound and knocking both are nouns.

sound is an adjective but knocking is not an adjective.

sound is a verb but knocking is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sound Yes Yes Yes No
knocking Yes No No No
As nouns, knocking is a hyponym of sound; that is, knocking is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  • knocking: the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
sound (noun) knocking (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
the subjective sensation of hearing something
the audible part of a transmitted signal
(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) knocking (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) knocking (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
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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