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Synonyms & Similar Words
clamor
commotion
din
disruption
disturbance
racket
rumpus
tumult
uproar
chaos
cacophony
clangor
hubbub
hullabaloo
pandemonium
bedlam
brouhaha
clamoring
clatter
crash
boom
bang
shout
yelling
scream
screech
wail
howl
roar
rumble
murmur
mutter
whisper
chatter
babble
gibber
jabber
prattle
clucking
chattering
tweeting
cheeping
chirping
squeaking
squealing
Meaning of Noise
A loud, unpleasant, and unwanted sound
Definitions
- A loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound, especially one that is unwanted or unpleasant
- A random fluctuation in a signal or a device that can cause errors or interference
- An unwanted signal or interference that can disrupt a system or a process
Etymology of Noise
The word "noise" comes from the Old French word "noise", which is derived from the Latin word "nausea", meaning "seasickness" or "disgust", and is also related to the Latin word "nauseare", meaning "to sail" or "to be seasick"
The word "noise" has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a loud, unpleasant sound, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other types of unwanted or disturbing sounds
Example Uses
- The noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate
- The noise of the city was overwhelming after living in the countryside
- The noise reduction software helped to improve the quality of the audio recording
- The noise in the background of the video made it hard to hear what the speaker was saying
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness
calmness
peacefulness
serenity
tranquility
hush
muteness
soundlessness
gentleness
softness
mildness
quietness
peacefulness
restfulness
calm
composure
repose
inaudibility