Noise
Definition
Noise is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to unwanted or unpleasant sound, or a disturbance. As a verb, it means to make a loud or continuous sound or to spread information publicly.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
- Verb
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /nɔɪz/
- Respelling: NOYZ
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /nɔɪz/
- Respelling: NOYZ
Etymology
The word "noise" originates from the Old French "noise," meaning "quarrel, brawl, or disturbance," which in turn derives from Latin "nausea," meaning "discomfort" or "seasickness." It has been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Derivatives
- Noisy (adjective)
- Noiseless (adjective)
- Noisiness (noun)
- Noise-maker (noun)
- Noisome (adjective)
Synonyms
- Sound
- Clamor
- Racket
Antonyms
- Silence
- Quiet
- Stillness
Usage
The term "noise" is commonly used to describe unwanted sound or auditory disturbances. For example, "The loud noise from the construction woke me up" or "She could hear the noise of traffic outside."
Related Terms
- Sound: Vibrations that are perceived by the human ear.
- Echo: A sound that is reflected back to the listener.
- Disturbance: An interference or disruption.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- Unwanted or unpleasant sound: Refers to auditory disturbances or loud sounds.
- Example: "The factory emitted a constant noise throughout the day."
- Interference or disturbance in communication: Refers to disruptions in signal transmission.
- Example: "The radio signal was disrupted by noise."
Verb
- To make a loud or continuous sound: Refers to the act of producing noise.
- Example: "The crowd noised their approval loudly."
- To publicize or spread information: Refers to making something widely known.
- Example: "The news was noised across the town."
noise
The factory emitted a constant noise throughout the day.
The radio signal was disrupted by noise.
The crowd noised their approval loudly.
🇨🇳 Mandarin Chinese
- 噪音 (sound noise)
- IPA: /tsaʊ̯˥˩ ji̯ɛn˧˥/
- English Respelling: tsou-yen
- 干扰 (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /kan˥˩ ɻʅaŋ˧˥/
- English Respelling: gan-rang
🇮🇳 Hindi
- शोर (sound noise)
- IPA: /ʃoːr/
- English Respelling: shore
- हंगामा (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /hʌŋɡaːmaː/
- English Respelling: hungaama
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Ruido (sound noise)
- IPA: /'rwiðo/
- English Respelling: rwee-doh
- Perturbación (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /pertur'baθjon/
- English Respelling: per-tur-ba-thyon
🇫🇷 French
- Bruit (sound noise)
- IPA: /bʁɥi/
- English Respelling: brwi
- Perturbation (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /pɛʁ.tyʁ.ba.sjɔ̃/
- English Respelling: pair-tuhr-ba-syon
🇦🇪 Modern Standard Arabic
- الضجيج (sound noise)
- IPA: /adˤʒiːdʒ/
- English Respelling: al-dajeej
- الاضطراب (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /alʔidˤtˤiraːb/
- English Respelling: al-idtiraab
🇧🇩 Bengali
- শব্দ (sound noise)
- IPA: /ʃɔbd̪o/
- English Respelling: shobdo
- বিঘ্ন (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /big̠ʱno/
- English Respelling: bighno
🇷🇺 Russian
- Шум (sound noise)
- IPA: /ʂum/
- English Respelling: shoom
- Помеха (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /pɐˈmʲexə/
- English Respelling: po-myeh-ha
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Ruído (sound noise)
- IPA: /ˈʁujdu/
- English Respelling: hoo-idu
- Perturbação (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /pɨʁtuɾˈbɐsɐ̃w̃/
- English Respelling: per-tur-ba-saum
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Kebisingan (sound noise)
- IPA: /kəbiˈsiŋan/
- English Respelling: ke-bee-sing-an
- Gangguan (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /ˈgaŋ.gu.ʔan/
- English Respelling: gang-goo-an
🇩🇪 German
- Lärm (sound noise)
- IPA: /lɛɐ̯m/
- English Respelling: lairm
- Störung (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /ˈʃtøːʁʊŋ/
- English Respelling: shtuh-rung
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 騒音 (sound noise)
- IPA: /soːon/
- English Respelling: soo-on
- 干渉 (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /kanʃoː/
- English Respelling: kan-sho
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Tiếng ồn (sound noise)
- IPA: /tîəŋ ʔən˧˧/
- English Respelling: tieng on
- Nhiễu loạn (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /ɲiəw˨˩ˀ˦˥.lɔ˧ˀ˨ʔ/
- English Respelling: nhieu loan
🇰🇷 Korean
- 소음 (sound noise)
- IPA: /soʔʌm/
- English Respelling: so-eum
- 방해 (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /baŋ.hɛ/
- English Respelling: bang-hae
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Gürültü (sound noise)
- IPA: /ɟyɾylty/
- English Respelling: gyur-ool-too
- Bozukluk (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /bozukluk/
- English Respelling: bo-zook-look
🇵🇰 Urdu
- شور (sound noise)
- IPA: /ʃoːr/
- English Respelling: shore
- فتنہ (metaphorical noise/disturbance)
- IPA: /fɪtnə/
- English Respelling: fitna
