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sound vs unison

unison vs sound

sound and unison both are nouns.

sound is an adjective but unison is not an adjective.

sound is a verb but unison is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sound Yes Yes Yes No
unison Yes No No No
As nouns, unison is a hyponym of sound; that is, unison is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
  • unison: (music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves
Other hyponyms of sound include noisiness, racketiness, ring, voice.
sound (noun) unison (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause (music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves
the subjective sensation of hearing something occurring together or simultaneously
the audible part of a transmitted signal corresponding exactly
(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) unison (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) unison (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
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