Definitions
- Describing the sound made by an animal, such as a dog or bear, when it is angry or aggressive. - Referring to the low, guttural sound made by a person's stomach when they are hungry or digesting food. - Talking about the sound of thunder or a storm approaching.
- Describing the low, continuous sound made by thunder or a storm. - Referring to the sound made by a vehicle or machinery when it is in motion. - Talking about the low, deep sound made by a person's stomach when they are hungry or digesting food.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe low, deep sounds.
- 2Both can be used to describe the sound of an approaching storm.
- 3Both can be used to describe the sound of a person's stomach when hungry or digesting food.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Growling is typically associated with animals or humans, while rumbling is associated with machinery or natural phenomena like thunder.
- 2Intensity: Growling is often more intense and aggressive than rumbling.
- 3Duration: Rumbling is usually a continuous sound, while growling can be intermittent.
- 4Connotation: Growling can have negative connotations, such as anger or aggression, while rumbling is more neutral.
- 5Usage: Growling is more commonly used to describe animal or human sounds, while rumbling is more commonly used to describe natural or mechanical sounds.
Remember this!
Growling and rumbling are both words that describe low, deep sounds. However, growling is typically associated with animals or humans and can have negative connotations, while rumbling is more neutral and associated with machinery or natural phenomena like thunder. Additionally, rumbling is usually a continuous sound, while growling can be intermittent.
