Definitions
- Describing a low, continuous sound like distant thunder or the sound of a moving vehicle. - Referring to a deep, vibrating sound produced by the stomach when hungry or digesting food. - Talking about a loud, chaotic noise like a crowd or machinery in operation.
- Describing a low, menacing sound made by an animal as a warning or sign of aggression. - Referring to a deep, guttural sound made by a person when angry or annoyed. - Talking about a continuous, low-pitched sound like that of a motor or engine.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are low-pitched sounds.
- 2Both can be associated with danger or warning.
- 3Both can be produced by animals or humans.
- 4Both can be used to describe the sound of machinery or engines.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Growl is typically louder and more intense than rumble.
- 2Source: Growl is usually produced by animals or humans, while rumble can refer to sounds produced by natural phenomena or machinery.
- 3Purpose: Growl is often used as a warning or sign of aggression, while rumble can describe a variety of sounds with different purposes.
- 4Connotation: Growl has a negative connotation, often associated with anger or danger, while rumble can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context.
- 5Physical sensation: Rumble can describe a physical sensation in the stomach, while growl does not have this association.
Remember this!
Rumble and growl are both low-pitched sounds that can be produced by animals, humans, or machinery. However, growl is typically louder and more intense, associated with warning or aggression, while rumble can describe a variety of sounds with different purposes and connotations, including the sound of natural phenomena or machinery, as well as the physical sensation of hunger or digestion.
