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sound vs thump

thump vs sound

sound and thump both are nouns.

sound is an adjective but thump is not an adjective.

sound and thump both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sound Yes Yes Yes No
thump Yes No Yes No
As nouns, thump is a hyponym of sound; that is, thump is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  • thump: a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
As verbs, thump is a hyponym of sound; that is, thump is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: make a certain noise or sound
  • thump: make a dull sound
sound (noun) thump (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause a heavy blow with the hand
the subjective sensation of hearing something a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
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) thump (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) thump (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
utter with vibrating vocal chords move rhythmically
make a certain noise or sound make a dull sound
cause to sound
announce by means of a sound
give off a certain sound or sounds
appear in a certain way
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