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waver vs sound

sound vs waver

waver and sound both are nouns.

waver is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

waver and sound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waver Yes No Yes No
sound Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, sound is a hypernym of waver; that is, sound is a word with a broader meaning than waver:
  • waver: give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency
  • sound: utter with vibrating vocal chords
Other hypernyms of waver include vocalise, vocalize, voice.
waver (noun) sound (noun)
the act of moving back and forth the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
the act of pausing uncertainly the subjective sensation of hearing something
someone who communicates by waving 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
waver (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
waver (verb) sound (verb)
give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
sway from side to side utter with vibrating vocal chords
move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern make a certain noise or sound
move back and forth very rapidly cause to sound
move hesitatingly, as if about to give way announce by means of a sound
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness give off a certain sound or sounds
be unsure or weak appear in a certain way
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