Definitions
- Describing a low, continuous sound produced by a person or an object. - Referring to the sound of a bee or other insects. - Talking about the sound of a machine or engine.
- Describing a continuous, high-pitched sound made by a machine or an object. - Referring to the sound of a fan or a motor. - Talking about the sound of a spinning object, such as a top or a wheel.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe sounds produced by machines or objects.
- 2Both words are continuous sounds.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the sound of a motor or engine.
- 4Both words can be used to describe the sound of a fan or spinning object.
What is the difference?
- 1Pitch: Humming is generally a low-pitched sound, while whirring is a high-pitched sound.
- 2Speed: Whirring implies a faster and more rapid sound than humming.
- 3Intensity: Whirring is often louder and more intense than humming.
- 4Source: Humming can be produced by both living beings and machines, while whirring is mostly associated with machines and mechanical objects.
- 5Connotation: Humming has a more pleasant and soothing connotation, while whirring can be associated with annoyance or irritation.
Remember this!
Humming and whirring are both words that describe continuous sounds produced by machines or objects. However, the difference between them lies in their pitch, speed, intensity, source, and connotation. Humming is generally a low-pitched sound that can be produced by both living beings and machines, while whirring is a high-pitched sound that is mostly associated with machines and mechanical objects. Whirring is faster, louder, and more intense than humming, and can sometimes be associated with annoyance or irritation, while humming has a more pleasant and soothing connotation.
