Noise vs. Sound
I'm pretty sire you've come across these two terms. Do you know their differences and similarities? Well, do you want me to teach them to you?
What Is Their Main Difference?
Both refer to the things we hear. However, 'sound' refers to anything pleasant, it can be someone's speech, music, words from other people, birds chirping, water running down, etc. 'Noise' indicates an unpleasant, nerve-wracking sounds.
Differences
As mentioned above, a 'sound' refers to anything we hear. It can be loud or quiet. It can be produced from anything/anyone; for example humans, mother nature, animals, music, etc. Look at the examples below:
Did anyone else hear that
I'm still thinking where might that chirping
A 'noise', on the other hand, is harsh and annoying. In other words, it is nerve-wracking. It can come from different animals, humans, etc. Check out the following examples:
He complains about us making
Jessica heard a loud
Similarities
Both refer to the things we hear. Below, we have provided useful examples for you:
I can only hear a mixture of different
Just listen to the
Are They Interchangeable?
Although they are used in the same context, they cannot be used interchangeably. A 'noise' is harsh-sounding and irritating, whereas, a 'sound' is not. Compare:
✓ Just listen to the sweet
X Just listen to the sweet
As you can see, the use of 'noise' here is inappropriate because it has a negative sense to it.