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sound vs twang

twang vs sound

sound and twang both are nouns.

sound is an adjective but twang is not an adjective.

sound and twang both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sound Yes Yes Yes No
twang Yes No Yes No
As nouns, twang is a hyponym of sound; that is, twang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  • twang: a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string)
As verbs, twang is a hyponym of sound; that is, twang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: make a certain noise or sound
  • twang: sound with a twang
As verbs, twang is a hyponym of sound; that is, twang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: cause to sound
  • twang: cause to sound with a twang
Other hyponyms of sound include play, blow, prepare, gong, ting, strum, thrum, knell, ring, pop, clink.
sound (noun) twang (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects)
the subjective sensation of hearing something a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string)
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) twang (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) twang (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line pronounce with a nasal twang
utter with vibrating vocal chords pluck (strings of an instrument)
make a certain noise or sound sound with a twang
cause to sound cause to sound with a twang
announce by means of a sound twitch or throb with pain
give off a certain sound or sounds
appear in a certain way
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