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sound vs speak

speak vs sound

sound is a noun but speak is not a noun.

sound is an adjective but speak is not an adjective.

sound and speak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sound Yes Yes Yes No
speak No No Yes No
As verbs, speak is a hyponym of sound; that is, speak is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: give off a certain sound or sounds
  • speak: make a characteristic or natural sound
Other hyponyms of sound include cackel, play, dissonate, pierce.
sound (noun) speak (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) speak (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) speak (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line express in speech
utter with vibrating vocal chords exchange thoughts; talk with
make a certain noise or sound use language
cause to sound give a speech to
announce by means of a sound make a characteristic or natural sound
give off a certain sound or sounds
appear in a certain way
Difference between sound and speak

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