noise

noise


Pronunciation

The IPA phonetic spelling for "noise" is /nɔɪz/.

  • /n/ as in "no"

  • /ɔɪ/ as in "boy"

  • /z/ as in "zoo"


Word Form Variations

Noun:

  • Singular: noise

  • Plural: noises

Verb:

  • Base form: noise

  • Third-person singular present: noises

  • Present participle: noising

  • Past tense: noised

  • Past participle: noised



Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms

Noun

  • Definition 1: A sound, especially one that is loud, unpleasant, or undesired. This often refers to an uncontrolled or chaotic auditory experience.

    • Synonyms: clamor, din, racket, cacophony, hubbub, uproar

    • Antonyms: silence, quiet, stillness, hush, peace

  • Definition 2: Unwanted or irrelevant data or signals that interfere with the clear perception or transmission of information.

    • Synonyms: interference, static, distortion, disruption, clutter

    • Antonyms: clarity, signal, information, data

  • Definition 3: A public scandal or widely discussed rumor; a stir or fuss.

    • Synonyms: rumor, gossip, scandal, buzz, stir, fuss, hubbub

    • Antonyms: secrecy, silence, discretion, quietude

Verb

  • Definition 1: To spread a rumor or report publicly; to talk about widely.

    • Synonyms: rumor, spread, circulate, publicize, air, gossip

    • Antonyms: conceal, suppress, hush up, keep secret, hide


Examples of Use

  • Books:

    • "The noise of the city never truly sleeps, a constant hum of traffic and distant voices." (From The Midnight Library by Matt Haig)

    • "He tried to make sense of the sudden noise from the forest, a strange mix of rustling and breaking branches." (From Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens)

  • Newspapers:

    • "Local residents have complained about the excessive noise from the construction site, citing disruptions to their daily lives." ( The Guardian)

    • "The political noise surrounding the upcoming election continues to intensify, with candidates trading accusations." (The New York Times)

  • Online Publications:

    • "Reducing digital noise is crucial for improving focus and productivity in a world of constant notifications." (Lifehacker.com)

    • "Researchers are using advanced algorithms to filter out background noise in astronomical data, revealing fainter celestial objects." (Phys.org)

  • Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:

    • Music (Song Title/Lyric): "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode (1990) – the song often contrasts silence with the "noise" of the world.

    • Film (Dialogue): "Keep the noise down, kids! Your father's trying to sleep." (From the film Home Alone, November 1990)

    • Video Game (Gameplay Description): "Players must use stealth to avoid making any noise that might alert enemies to their presence." (Description for Dishonored 2)

    • Podcast (Discussion): "We need to cut through all the media noise to get to the truth of the matter." (From an episode of The Daily podcast by The New York Times)

    • Social Media (Tweet): "So much noise on Twitter today about [current event]. Hard to know what's real." (User tweet)

  • General Public Discourse:

    • "Could you turn down that noise? I can't concentrate." (Everyday conversation)

    • "There's been a lot of noise about that new restaurant, but I haven't tried it yet." (Casual conversation about a popular topic)

    • "The children were making so much noise in the living room." (Parent to another parent)



10 Quotes Using Noise

  1. "Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice." (Steve Jobs, June 2005)

  2. "We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness." (Mother Teresa)

  3. "Noise proves nothing. Often a hen who has merely laid an egg cackles as if she laid an asteroid." (Mark Twain)

  4. "Of all the noises known to man, opera is the most expensive." (Moliere)

  5. "True merit, like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes." (Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax)

  6. "A pessimist is somebody who complains about the noise when opportunity knocks." (Oscar Wilde)

  7. "The worst wheel of the cart makes the most noise." (Proverb)

  8. "All noise is waste. So cultivate quietness in your speech, in your thoughts, in your emotions." (Elbert Hubbard)

  9. "And then! Oh, the noise! Oh, the noise! Noise! Noise! Noise! There's one thing I hate! All the NOISE! NOISE! NOISE! NOISE!" (Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!)

  10. "Art is the whisper of history, heard above the noise of time." (Julian Barnes, The Noise of Time)


Etymology

The word "noise" comes to us from Old French, where it was "noise" or "noyse." This Old French word meant things like "din," "disturbance," "uproar," or even "a quarrel" or "brawl."

Going back even further, the origin of the Old French word is a bit debated, but a popular theory suggests it came from the Latin word "nausea." While "nausea" today mostly means "seasickness" or "a feeling of sickness," in Latin, it could also imply a broader sense of "disgust" or "annoyance." The idea is that the unpleasant sounds or complaints associated with seasickness or general discomfort might have evolved to mean a loud, unpleasant sound.

The first known use of "noise" in English can be traced back to the Middle English period, around 1200-1225. At this time, it already held a similar meaning to what we use today: "sound; the aggregate of sounds occurring in a particular place or at a particular time; (also) disturbance caused by sounds, discordancy, especially disturbance made by voices; shouting, outcry." So, from its early days in English, "noise" was understood as both a general sound and, more specifically, an unwanted or loud one.



Phrases + Idioms Containing Noise

  • Make noise: To create a sound or disturbance.

  • A lot of noise about nothing: A great fuss or disturbance over something trivial.

  • Cutting through the noise: Discerning the important information from a mass of irrelevant data or distractions.

  • Noises off: Sounds that are heard but originate from offstage in a theatrical production.

  • White noise: A type of sound used to mask other sounds, often for relaxation or to aid sleep.

  • To make a noise like a turnip: To produce a very unenthusiastic or ineffective sound (less common, often used humorously).

  • Hear a lot of noise: To receive many complaints or much public discussion about something.

  • Noise pollution: Excessive or displeasing sound that may disrupt human or animal life.

  • To noise abroad: To spread a rumor or report widely (more archaic).

  • Background noise: Unwanted sound that interferes with hearing the desired sound; often refers to a constant, low level of sound.


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Source Information

Definition of noise from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.


KIRU

KIRU is an American artist, author and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York. He is the Founder of KIRUNIVERSE, a creative enterprise home to brands and media platforms in business + strategy, mental wellness, the creative arts and more.

https://www.highaski.com
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