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sound vs pierce

pierce vs sound

sound is a noun but pierce is not a noun.

sound is an adjective but pierce is not an adjective.

sound and pierce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sound Yes Yes Yes No
pierce No No Yes No
As verbs, pierce is a hyponym of sound; that is, pierce is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: give off a certain sound or sounds
  • pierce: sound sharply or shrilly
Other hyponyms of sound include cackel, play, dissonate, speak.
sound (noun) pierce (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
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) pierce (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) pierce (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line make a hole into
utter with vibrating vocal chords penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
make a certain noise or sound cut or make a way through
cause to sound move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply
announce by means of a sound sound sharply or shrilly
give off a certain sound or sounds
appear in a certain way
Difference between sound and pierce

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