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Which is right "make noise" and "make noises"?
Which is right "make noise" and "make noises"? And if both of them are right, what's the differences between them?
Sep 13, 2013 3:41 AM
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"Make noise" can be used in a negative command, such as "don't make any noise!" if you do not want to disturb someone. The "noise" in this phrase can refer to anything that is audible: footsteps, leaves crunching, talking, etc. "If you want to sneak up on someone, don't make noise."
"Make noises" is different. It's used to announce or describe a specific instance of noises that are usually nondescript and otherwise difficult to describe. "I was hungry, so my stomach made noises." "The clown honked his horn and made other noises."
Hope that helps! Good question!
September 13, 2013
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Noise can be a countable and uncountable noun.
You are making too much noise.
My car is making strange noises.
September 13, 2013
Can you tell me what situation you are using these words in? Or else it is hard to help :)
September 13, 2013
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