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speak vs sound

sound vs speak

speak is not a noun while sound is a noun.

speak is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

speak and sound both are verbs.

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

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