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thump vs sound

sound vs thump

thump and sound both are nouns.

thump is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

thump and sound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thump Yes No Yes No
sound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, sound is a hypernym of thump; that is, sound is a word with a broader meaning than thump:
  • thump: a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
  • sound: the sudden occurrence of an audible event
As verbs, sound is a hypernym of thump; that is, sound is a word with a broader meaning than thump:
  • thump: make a dull sound
  • sound: make a certain noise or sound
Other hypernyms of thump include go.
thump (noun) sound (noun)
a heavy blow with the hand the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) 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
thump (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
thump (verb) sound (verb)
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
move rhythmically utter with vibrating vocal chords
make a dull sound 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
Difference between thump and sound

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