WordCmp.com

sound vs ping

ping vs sound

sound and ping both are nouns.

sound is an adjective but ping is not an adjective.

sound and ping both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sound Yes Yes Yes No
ping Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ping is a hyponym of sound; that is, ping is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  • ping: a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
As verbs, ping is a hyponym of sound; that is, ping is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: make a certain noise or sound
  • ping: make a short high-pitched sound
sound (noun) ping (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
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) ping (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) ping (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
utter with vibrating vocal chords contact, usually in order to remind of something
make a certain noise or sound hit with a pinging noise
cause to sound make a short high-pitched sound
announce by means of a sound sound like a car engine that is firing too early
give off a certain sound or sounds
appear in a certain way
Difference between sound and ping

Words related to "sound"


© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.