geluid — meaning in English

English meaning

• noise noun A sound, especially one that is loud, unwanted, or unpleasant.
• sonic adj Relating to sound or sound waves.
• sound noun A sensation perceived by the ear, caused by vibrations traveling through air or another medium.

Senses

geluid is used for these senses in English:

• noise (uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
• sonic Of or relating to sound.

noise — full definition

1. noun A sound, especially one that is loud, unwanted, or unpleasant.
2. noun Random, unwanted variation in a signal, data, or measurement that obscures the real information.
3. noun Meaningless fuss, activity, or complaint.
4. verb To spread information as rumor or gossip.

sonic — full definition

1. adj Relating to sound or sound waves.
2. adj Moving at roughly the speed of sound.

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