sound vs play

sound and play both are nouns.

sound is an adjective but play is not an adjective.

sound and play both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sound	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
play	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, play is a hyponym of sound; that is, play is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:

sound: cause to sound
play: perform music on (a musical instrument)

Other hyponyms of sound include blow, twang, prepare, gong, ting, strum, thrum, knell, ring, pop, clink.

As verbs, play is a hyponym of sound; that is, play is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:

sound: give off a certain sound or sounds
play: emit recorded sound

Other hyponyms of sound include cackel, dissonate, pierce, speak.

sound (noun)	play (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause	gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
the subjective sensation of hearing something	(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
the audible part of a transmitted signal	the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language	an attempt to get something
the sudden occurrence of an audible event	a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a large ocean inlet or deep bay	a preset plan of action in team sports
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water	activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium	the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
	utilization or exercise
	movement or space for movement
	a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
	verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
	a theatrical performance of a drama
	a weak and tremulous light
	a state in which action is feasible
	the removal of constraints
	(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

sound (adjective)	play (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)	play (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line	engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
utter with vibrating vocal chords	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
make a certain noise or sound	exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
cause to sound	consider not very seriously
announce by means of a sound	participate in games or sport
give off a certain sound or sounds	bet or wager (money)
appear in a certain way	contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
	put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
	make bets
	stake on the outcome of an issue
	shoot or hit in a particular manner
	employ in a game or in a specific position
	use or move
	use to one's advantage
	manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
	discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
	replay (as a melody)
	perform music on (a musical instrument)
	play a role or part
	perform on a certain location
	be performed or presented for public viewing
	cause to emit recorded audio or video
	pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
	perform on a stage or theater
	emit recorded sound
	play on an instrument
	cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
	move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
	cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
	engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
	behave in a certain way
	be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
	act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
	behave carelessly or indifferently
	be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

sound vs play

sound and play both are nouns.

sound is an adjective but play is not an adjective.

sound and play both are verbs.

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