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sound vs sounding

sounding vs sound

sound and sounding both are nouns.

sound and sounding both are adjectives.

sound is a verb but sounding is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sound Yes Yes Yes No
sounding Yes Yes No No
sound (noun) sounding (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause the act of measuring depth of water (usually with a sounding line)
the subjective sensation of hearing something a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
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) sounding (adjective)
financially secure and safe making or having a sound as specified; used as a combining form
in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay having volume or deepness
complete; thorough appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
(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) sounding (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
Difference between sound and sounding

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