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noise

Pronunciation: [/ˈnoɪ̯z/]

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noise: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use noise in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “sound”

(noun) a loud or unpleasant sound that can be annoying or disruptive. It’s the stuff you hear when you’re trying to concentrate or relax, like the sound of traffic or people talking loudly.

Example

The noise from the party next door kept me up all night.

Example

I couldn't focus on my work because of the noise outside.

Example

Can you hear the noise coming from the construction site?

Context: “communication”

(noun) unwanted or irrelevant information that disrupts a message or conversation. Imagine trying to talk to a friend while someone else is talking loudly beside you.

Example

The noise from the TV in the background made it hard to hear the important news.

Example

Please stop interrupting with unnecessary noise while I'm speaking.

Example

How can we minimize noise during our virtual meeting?

Context: “chaos”

(noun) confusion or disorder that makes it hard to focus or think clearly. It's like when things are so crazy and mixed up that you can't make sense of anything.

Example

The noise in the classroom settled down after the teacher arrived.

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The noise in my head from all the stress is making it hard to concentrate.

Example

How can we reduce the noise in the room to help everyone focus better?

How to pronounce noise

Pronunciation: [/ˈnoɪ̯z/]

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