make noise
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Definition
- Verb:
- To produce or emit a sound, often one that is loud, noticeable, or unwanted. The sound can be intentional or unintentional.
Usage
- The phrase "make noise" is used to describe the action of creating sound. It is a common and versatile verb phrase.
- It is often used to describe sounds from objects, animals, or people.
- It can imply a lack of specific identification of the sound; the exact type of noise (e.g., bang, roar, hum) is not specified.
Examples
- Verb:
- The old refrigerator makes noise all night long.
- Please don't make noise during the performance.
- The crowd began to make noise when the team scored.
- What is that machine? It makes a terrible noise.
Advanced Usage
- "to make a noise about something": To complain or protest publicly about something; to draw attention to an issue.
- Residents are making a noise about the new construction project.
- "to make noises": To express a particular intention or opinion, often indirectly or unofficially.
- The company is making noises about expanding into Asia.
Variants and Related Words
- Noisemaker (n): A person or device that creates a loud sound, often used at celebrations.
- The children had fun with their noisemakers at the party.
- Noisy (adj): Full of or characterized by a lot of noise.
- The classroom was very noisy.
Synonyms
- Sound (v): To make a sound, often more neutral in tone.
- Clamor (v): To make a loud and confused noise, especially from a group of people.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Make up (a noise/story): To invent or fabricate something. (Note: This is a distinct phrasal verb where "make up" means to invent, not to emit sound).
- He made up a strange noise to scare his sister.
Related Idioms
- Make a big noise: To be very important, influential, or to boast loudly.
- He makes a big noise in local politics.
- Empty vessels make the most noise: A proverb meaning that the least intelligent or competent people are often the most talkative or boastful.