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Noise

🇬🇧 UK /["/nɔɪz/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/nɔɪz/"]/

Meaning of Noise

a sound, especially when it is loud, unpleasant or frightening

In simple words: A sound that is loud or unpleasant.

Noise in a sentence

• The noise from the traffic made it hard to concentrate.
• There was a loud noise coming from the construction site.
• She couldn't sleep because of the noise next door.
• He made a lot of noise when he dropped the books.
• They complained about the noise during the late-night party.

How to use Noise

Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Noise' is appropriate to describe unwanted sound in environmental discussions, but can also be used informally when talking about distractions.

Grammar pattern

noise + noun (e.g. noise level)

Memory hint

Think of 'noise' as 'an annoying voice'.

Related words

Collocations with Noise

• deafening
• loud
• awful
• create
• emit
• generate
• come from something
• become louder
• get louder
• level
• pollution
• reduction
• above the noise
• over the noise
• noise from

Synonyms for Noise

• sound
• racket
• din
• commotion
• hustle

Opposites of Noise

• silence
• calm
• quiet

Common mistakes with Noise

• Confused with 'noisy' which describes something that makes noise.
• Using 'noises' when talking about noise in general.
• Misunderstanding 'noise' as only loud sound, ignoring softer unpleasant sounds.

Frequently asked questions about Noise

What does Noise mean?

A sound that is loud or unpleasant.

What is the definition of Noise?

a sound, especially when it is loud, unpleasant or frightening

How do you use Noise in a sentence?

The noise from the traffic made it hard to concentrate.

Can you give another example of Noise?

There was a loud noise coming from the construction site.

What are synonyms for Noise?

Common alternatives include sound, racket, din, commotion, hustle.

What is the opposite of Noise?

Opposite meanings include silence, calm, quiet.

What words go with Noise?

It commonly pairs with deafening, loud, awful, create, emit, generate, come from something, become louder, get louder, level, pollution, reduction, above the noise, over the noise, noise from.

What are common mistakes when using Noise?

Confused with 'noisy' which describes something that makes noise. Using 'noises' when talking about noise in general. Misunderstanding 'noise' as only loud sound, ignoring softer unpleasant sounds.

How do you pronounce Noise?

US: /["/nɔɪz/"]/, UK: /["/nɔɪz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Noise?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Noise' is appropriate to describe unwanted sound in environmental discussions, but can also be used informally when talking about distractions.

What CEFR level is Noise?

"Noise" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.