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noise
[noiz]
noun
sound, especially of a loud, harsh, or confused kind.
deafening noises.
Synonyms: , , ,a sound of any kind.
to hear a noise at the door.
loud shouting, outcry, or clamor.
a nonharmonious or discordant group of sounds.
an electric disturbance in a communications system that interferes with or prevents reception of a signal or of information, as the buzz on a telephone or snow on a television screen.
Informal.extraneous, irrelevant, or meaningless facts, information, statistics, etc..
The noise in the report obscured its useful information.
Informal.rumor or gossip, especially slander.
Informal.Usually noises a statement or utterance that hints at or expresses a feeling or intention, especially without action being taken: We’re hearing sympathetic noises from many countries, but haven't received any concrete offers of assistance.
There’s been some angry noise about the new curriculum. He’s making noises to the press about running for mayor.
We’re hearing sympathetic noises from many countries, but haven't received any concrete offers of assistance.
verb (used with object)
to spread, as a report or rumor; disseminate (usually followed by about orabroad ).
A new scandal is being noised about.
verb (used without object)
to talk much or publicly.
to make a noise, outcry, or clamor.
noise
/ ɔɪ /
noun
a sound, esp one that is loud or disturbing
loud shouting; clamour; din
any undesired electrical disturbance in a circuit, degrading the useful information in a signal See also signal-to-noise ratio
undesired or irrelevant elements in a visual image
removing noise from pictures
talk or interest
noise about strikes
(plural) conventional comments or sounds conveying a reaction, attitude, feeling, etc
she made sympathetic noises
to talk a great deal or complain
informalto give indications of one's intentions
the government is making noises about new social security arrangements
theatre sounds made offstage intended for the ears of the audience: used as a stage direction
verb
(tr; usually foll by abroad or about) to spread (news, gossip, etc)
rare(intr) to talk loudly or at length
rare(intr) to make a din or outcry; be noisy
Other 51Թ Forms
- unnoised adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of noise1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"It was difficult for us because we need the noise of the stadium," he explains.
Brothers Prince and Krish Patni were on their bikes just a few metres from the hostel when they heard the noise.
“My plan today was to make as much noise as possible,” she said.
The other records sound from the cockpit, so investigators can hear what the pilots are saying and listen for any unusual noises.
"There was a loud noise. All the doors and windows of the classroom began to tremble. Everyone ran outside to check what had happened," a student, who preferred to remain unnamed, said.
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