The idea for the Describing Words engine came when I was building the engine for Related Words (it’s like a thesaurus, but gives you a much broader set of related words, rather than just synonyms). While playing around with word vectors and the «HasProperty» API of conceptnet, I had a bit of fun trying to get the adjectives which commonly describe a word. Eventually I realised that there’s a much better way of doing this: parse books!
Project Gutenberg was the initial corpus, but the parser got greedier and greedier and I ended up feeding it somewhere around 100 gigabytes of text files — mostly fiction, including many contemporary works. The parser simply looks through each book and pulls out the various descriptions of nouns.
Hopefully it’s more than just a novelty and some people will actually find it useful for their writing and brainstorming, but one neat little thing to try is to compare two nouns which are similar, but different in some significant way — for example, gender is interesting: «woman» versus «man» and «boy» versus «girl». On an inital quick analysis it seems that authors of fiction are at least 4x more likely to describe women (as opposed to men) with beauty-related terms (regarding their weight, features and general attractiveness). In fact, «beautiful» is possibly the most widely used adjective for women in all of the world’s literature, which is quite in line with the general unidimensional representation of women in many other media forms. If anyone wants to do further research into this, let me know and I can give you a lot more data (for example, there are about 25000 different entries for «woman» — too many to show here).
The blueness of the results represents their relative frequency. You can hover over an item for a second and the frequency score should pop up. The «uniqueness» sorting is default, and thanks to my Complicated Algorithm™, it orders them by the adjectives’ uniqueness to that particular noun relative to other nouns (it’s actually pretty simple). As you’d expect, you can click the «Sort By Usage Frequency» button to adjectives by their usage frequency for that noun.
Special thanks to the contributors of the open-source mongodb which was used in this project.
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See also: Words Commonly Used to Describe Smells
From the Handbook of Noise Measurement by Arnold P. G. Peterson, General Radio Company 1972:
Tagged: noise, sound, text, word
Sound can be described in terms of its properties and characteristics such as pitch, intensity, duration, timbre, and texture, or musical properties such as rhythm, melody, and harmony. Sound can also be described with analogies to senses, concepts, and things.
List Of Words To Describe Sounds
Words Start with A
- Abrasive
- Airy
- Alarming
- Antagonistic
- Appalling
- Asymmetric
- Atmosphere
- Atonal
- Audible
- Awful
Words Start with B
- Balanced
- Bass
- Beating
- Beautiful
- Bitter
- Blast
- Blood-curdling
- Blustering
- Boisterous
- Bone-chilling
- Boom
- Booming
- Bouncy
- Brassy
- Breathy
- Bright
- Broken
- Buzz
Words Start with C
- Cacophony
- Cadence
- Calm
- Chaotic
- Character
- Cheerful
- Cheery
- Chiming
- Clamorous
- Clap
- Clear
- Cliche
- Clicking
- Clinking
- Coarse
- Cohesive
- Colorful
- Complex
- Concordant
- Constant
- Continuous
- Cracking
- Crashing
- Creepy
- Crescendo
- Crisp
- Croaky
- Crunch
- Crunchy
Words Start with D
- Dark
- Daunting
- Dead
- Deafening
- Decrescendo
- Deep
- Delicate
- Dense
- Depth
- Detectable
- Diminishing
- Discernible
- Discordant
- Disembodied
- Disharmonic
- Disjointed
- Distant
- Distinct
- Drip
- Droning
- Drumming
- Dry
- Dulcet
- Dull
- Dynamic
Words Start with E
- Ear-piercing
- Ear-splitting
- Echo
- Eerie
- Elegant
- Emotive
- Erratic
- Euphonious
- Evocative
- Explosive
- Expressive
- Exquisite
Words Start with F
- Fade-in
- Fade-out
- Faint
- Fast
- Fearsome
- Feeling
- Flat
- Flavor
- Forceful
- Fragmented
- Frantic
- Friendly
- Frightening
- Fruity
- Full
Words Start with G
- Gentle
- Graceful
- Grating
- Gravelly
- Grinding
- Groan
- Groaning
- Growing
- Gruff
- Gurgling
- Guttural
Words Start with H
- Hair-raising
- Happy
- Harmonic
- Harmonious
- Harsh
- Haunting
- Heavenly
- Heavy
- High
- High-pitched
- Hiss
- Hollow
- Honeyed
- Horrifying
- Howl
- Howling
- Hum
- Humming
- Hushed
- Husky
- Hypnotic
Words Start with I
- Impact
- Improvised
- Inaudible
- Indistinct
- Industrial
- Instrumental
- Intense
- Intrusive
- Invigorating
- Irregular
Words Start with J
- Jarring
- Jingle
- Joyful
- Joyous
Words Start with K
- Knocking
Words Start with L
- Layered
- Likable
- Lively
- Loud
- Lovable
- Lovely
- Low
- Lush
Words Start with M
- Magical
- Meek
- Mellifluous
- Mellow
- Melodic
- Melodious
- Midrange
- Monotonic
- Monotonous
- Mood
- Mournful
- Moving
- Muffled
- Murmur
- Musical
- Muted
- Mysterious
Words Start with N
- Nasal
- Natural
- Nearby
- Nerve-racking
- Nimble
- Noiseless
- Noisy
- Nostalgic
Words Start with O
- Odd
- Offbeat
- Ornate
- Orotund
- Overtone
Words Start with P
- Peaceful
- Penetrating
- Perceptible
- Percussive
- Periodic
- Petrifying
- Piercing
- Pitch
- Pleasant
- Pleasing
- Plummy
- Polluted
- Polyphonic
- Pounding
- Powerful
- Pulsating
- Pulsing
- Punch
- Pure
- Purring
Words Start with Q
- Quiet
- Quivering
Words Start with R
- Range
- Rapid
- Rasp
- Raspy
- Rattle
- Raucous
- Recognizable
- Refined
- Regular
- Relaxing
- Repetitive
- Resonant
- Resounding
- Restful
- Revving
- Rhythmic
- Rich
- Ring
- Ringing
- Riotous
- Ripple
- Roar
- Rough
- Rowdy
- Rumble
- Rumbling
- Rush
- Rustling
Words Start with S
- Scary
- Scream
- Screaming
- Screech
- Screeching
- Scrunch
- Serene
- Sexy
- Sharp
- Shattering
- Shriek
- Shrieking
- Shrill
- Sibilant
- Signature
- Silent
- Silvery
- Singsong
- Sinister
- Sizzle
- Sizzling
- Sloppy
- Slow
- Smoky
- Smooth
- Snap
- Snort
- Soft
- Soft-spoken
- Sonorous
- Soothing
- Sorrowful
- Sotto voce
- Soundless
- Sour
- Spine-chilling
- Spine-tingling
- Spooky
- Sporadic
- Squawking
- Squeal
- Stamp
- Static
- Steady
- Still
- Strangled
- Strong
- Structured
- Stylish
- Sultry
- Supple
- Suppressed
- Surreal
- Sweet
- Swoosh
- Symbolic
Words Start with T
- Talking
- Tapping
- Tasteful
- Taut
- Tearing
- Temperature
- Tempo
- Tenor
- Terrifying
- Textured
- Thick
- Thin
- Throaty
- Throbbing
- Thrum
- Thud
- Thump
- Thunderous
- Tick
- Timbre
- Tinge
- Tint
- Tone
- Toneless
- Tranquil
- Treble
- Trembling
- Tumultuous
- Tuned
- Tuneful
- Tuneless
- Twang
Words Start with U
- Ultrasonic
- Uncanny
- Uncommon
- Undisturbed
- Unearthly
- Unending
- Unhappy
- Uniform
- Unintelligible
- Unmusical
- Unnerving
- Unpredictable
- Uproarious
Words Start with V
- Vague
- Velocity
- Vibrant
- vocal
- Vociferous
- Voiceless
Words Start with W
- Wail
- Warm
- Weird
- Welcoming
- Wheezy
- Whine
- Whirr
- Whisper
- Wild
- Wobbly
- whoosh
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Onomatopoeia is the process of creating a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes. Such a word itself is also called an onomatopoeia. Common onomatopoeias include animal noises such as “oink”, “meow” (or “miaow”), “roar” and “chirp”.
What is an adjective for sound?
resounding, ringing, sonorous, booming, echoing, resonant, reverberant, reverberating, rich, vibrant, loud, thunderous, deafening, deep, plangent, blaring, blasting, clamorous, clangorous, clear, earsplitting, full, golden, orotund, piercing, powerful, resonating, reverberative, roaring, rotund, round, slam-bang.
How do you describe sound in writing?
Onomatopoeia is a word that describes a sound. In many cases, its only meaning is to describe a sound, like kapow! The most easily identifiable examples of onomatopoeia are in comic books. The panels describe sounds through bubbles with words like crash, bang, pow, and zap.
What are the 6 characteristics of sound?
Sound wave can be described by five characteristics: Wavelength, Amplitude, Time-Period, Frequency and Velocity or Speed.
- Wavelength. Source: www.sites.google.com.
- Amplitude.
- Time-Period.
- Frequency.
- Velocity of Wave (Speed of Wave)
What are the 5 properties of sound?
There are five main characteristics of sound waves: wavelength, amplitude, frequency, time period, and velocity. The wavelength of a sound wave indicates the distance that wave travels before it repeats itself. The wavelength itself is a longitudinal wave that shows the compressions and rarefactions of the sound wave.
What are the 8 characteristics of sound?
These determine the characteristics of the sound produced.
- Frequency: The number of vibrations made by the vibrating body in one second is known as its frequency.
- Amplitude:
- Time period:
- Loudness:
- Pitch:
- Quality (Timbre):
- Outer Ear:
- Middle Ear:
What are the characteristics of musical sounds?
Characteristics of Musical Sound
- Pitch: The pitch is the characteristics of a musical sound which depends upon the frequency.
- Loudness: The loudness of musical sound is related to the intensity of the sound the higher is the intensity, the higher will be the loudness.
- Quality or timber:
What is a musical sound called?
Musical sound, any tone with characteristics such as controlled pitch and timbre. The sounds are produced by instruments in which the periodic vibrations can be controlled by the performer. Musical sound. Music. Tone.
What are the 6 basic elements of music?
This series introduces the six key elements of music including rhythm, texture, dynamics, pitch, form, and timbre.
What are the elements and principles of music?
Basic Music Elements
- Sound (overtone, timbre, pitch, amplitude, duration)
- Melody.
- Harmony.
- Rhythm.
- Texture.
- Structure/form.
- Expression (dynamics, tempo, articulation)
How do you describe a piece of music?
Timbre is the term for the color, or sound, of music. For example, a cello and a clarinet may play the same note at the same volume, but you can still hear the different music made by each….Timbre.
| Loud | Soft | Brassy |
|---|---|---|
| Raucous | Strong | Smooth |
| Rich | Distinct | Deep |
| Thick | Mellow | Shrill |
| Reedy | Thin | Breathy |
How do you compliment a song?
Judges comments
- “Great musicianship, you play with confidence and vocally you have a really good tone.”
- “Vocally you have a great tone and really good control on the high notes, a great overall performance.”
- “Vocally you have a booming voice and bags of character in your tone.”
- “Great power and control are all there!”
How do you compliment a guy’s voice?
Voice-related compliments men love:
- Your voice is so masculine. It gives me sexy chills.
- I love picking up the phone and hearing that it’s you. Your voice is so comforting.
- There’s something about your voice that gets me every time…
How do you describe vocals in a song?
Words describing singing voices
- weathered.
- angelic.
- hoarse.
- guttural.
- nasally.
- resonant.
- mawkish.
- hokey.
What are words that describe sounds?
Synonyms
- loud. adjective. used for describing a sound that is strong and very easy to hear.
- noisy. adjective. full of noise.
- shrill. adjective. a shrill noise or voice is very loud, high, and unpleasant.
- piercing. adjective.
- deafening. adjective.
- ear-splitting. adjective.
- resounding. adjective.
- uproarious. adjective.
What adjectives do you use to describe sounds?
Describing Pleasing Sounds
- dulcet – soft and pleasant.
- lilting – a sound that has a rising and falling pattern.
- listenable – easy to listen to.
- mellow – a soft, smooth, pleasant sound.
- melodic – beautiful sound.
- musical – sounds like music.
- pure – a clear, beautiful sound.
- rich – a sound that is strong in a pleasant way.
What is sound characterized by?
Humans can characterize sound by frequency, amplitude and tone. The speed at which sound travels depends on the media through which the sound is traveling.
How do you describe hearing sounds?
The definition of sound is the sensation experienced through the sense of hearing. Hearing is one of the five senses that uses our two ears to communicate the direction and distance of sounds to our brain….
| Sound Adjectives | ||
|---|---|---|
| brittle | mellifluous | silent |
| calm | melodic | smooth |
| clamorous | melodious | soft |
| croaky | muffled | soundless |
What are the 4 qualities of sound?
There are four sound qualities: pitch, duration, intensity and timbre. 1.
What are the three characteristics of sound?
Sound wave can be described by five characteristics: Wavelength, Amplitude, Time-Period, Frequency and Velocity or Speed.
- Wavelength. Source: www.sites.google.com.
- Amplitude.
- Time-Period.
- Frequency.
- Velocity of Wave (Speed of Wave)
What are the 7 properties of sound?
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- 7 Characteristics Of Sound, and Why You Need To Know Them.
- Frequency.
- Amplitude.
- Timbre.
- Envelope.
- Velocity.
- Wavelength.
- Phase.
What are the 5 properties of sound?
There are five main characteristics of sound waves: wavelength, amplitude, frequency, time period, and velocity. The wavelength of a sound wave indicates the distance that wave travels before it repeats itself.
What are the 3 types of sound waves?
Sound waves fall into three categories: longitudinal waves, mechanical waves, and pressure waves. Keep reading to find out what qualifies them as such. Longitudinal Sound Waves – A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium’s particles is parallel to the direction of the energy transport.
What are the 2 types of sound?
Sound has two basic forms: acoustic energy and mechanical energy. Each type of sound has to be tackled in their own way. Acoustic energy or sound is what we experience every day. It is in fact vibration of air (sound waves) which is transformed by the tympanic membrane in the ear of human to audible sounds.
What are the 2 types of sound waves?
There are two basic types of wave, transverse and longitudinal, differentiated by the way in which the wave is propagated.
What is sound of waves called?
Sound waves The vibration of the medium that travels along or parallels the direction of the wave is called a longitudinal wave. Any sound with a frequency below 20 Hz is known as infrasound, and any sound with a frequency above 20000Hz is known as an ultrasound.
What causes sound?
Sound is caused by the simple but rapid mechanical vibrations of various elastic bodies. These when moved or struck so as to vibrate, communicate the same kind of vibrations to the auditory nerve of the ear, and are then appreciated by the mind.
What is another word for sound?
sound
- echo,
- reecho,
- resonate,
- resound,
- reverberate.
How would you describe a loud sound?
Describing Words Here are some adjectives for loud sound: terrifying, shrill, hollow, nice, curious, rude, sudden, unexpected, unusual, clear, short, strange, fine, good, same, own.
What are sound words in English?
Onomatopoeia (also onomatopeia in American English), is the process of creating a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes. Such a word itself is also called an onomatopoeia. Common onomatopoeias include animal noises such as oink, meow (or miaow), roar and chirp.
What is good sound called?
Something euphonious sounds beautiful and pleasant. “You have a euphonious voice!” is a great compliment for a singer. This word sounds pretty when you say it, so it makes sense that it describes something pleasing to the ear.
What is the reply of Sounds good?
In the United States, “That sounds good, thank you!” would be acceptable in an email to practically anybody. I don’t think there’s any need to be formal. You’re communicating agreement, you’re communicating thanks, it’s the thought that counts.
How do you describe a beautiful sound?
If you hear something you like, you can describe the sounds as pleasant, pleasing, enjoyable, rich, vibrant, elegant, appealing, delightful, marvelous, splendid, or exquisite. A tuneful sound have a pleasant and catchy tune.
Are sounds good professional?
“Sounds great” is perfectly acceptable business informal, Don’t worry about it. I don’t think that you are are overthinking this. It’s clean and simple without puffery; formally informal.
How do you say OK in a fancy way?
- O.K. According to Merriam Webster. agreeable , alright , copacetic , ducky , fine ,good , hunky-dory , jake [slang], palatable , satisfactory.
- Words Related to OK. delectable , delicious , delightful , dreamy , felicitous , gratifying , nice ,pleasant , pleasing , scrumptious , welcome.
- Near Antonyms of OK.
Whats a professional way to say sounds good?
Dulcet,mellifluous or euphonious! “works for me”- When you want it to be formal. “fantastico” for informal ones.
Can I say sounds good to my boss?
Avoid common words used to communicate up the work ladder that show politeness—“thought you would,” “sounds good,” and “let me know.” Instead, use the word “talk” at the end of a sentence.
What can I say instead of sounds fun?
List search
| 11 | »sound like fun exp. |
|---|---|
| 4 | »it sounds nice exp. |
| 4 | »seems fun exp. |
| 4 | »this is gonna be fun exp. |
| 3 | »look fun exp. |
What does it mean when a guy says sounds good?
it was really fantastic! – Sounds good! Hey, “That sounds great/good” means the proposed idea or plan is a good one that I agree with or want to take part in. For example: “Do you want to go shopping with me tomorrow?” The correct response is “Yes, I do.” OR “Sure, that sounds great.”
Is sounds good a complete sentence?
“Sounds good” often works but is not correct or formal. “Tom’s plan sounds good” is a complete grammatically-correct sentence. “Good is not referring to “sounds”.
How do you write sounds good thanks?
Sounds good, thanks. would only be used in informal contexts. It would not be appropriate in formal essay writing, for example, as Sounds good is a fragment. Thus, there aren’t any rules per se.
How do you use sound in a sentence?
Sound sentence example
- They heard the sound of voices behind them.
- A few minutes wouldn’t hurt, and then he would be sound asleep.
- You don’t sound impressed.
- He didn’t sound like he had a cold.
- I ceased making the sound “wah-wah” only when I learned to spell the word.
How do you use the word sounds good?
Short & Simple Example Sentence For Sounds Good | Sounds Good Sentence
- That sounds good to me, too!
- Big blue eyes like saucers sounds good to me!
- But sounds good to hear youse laugh agen.
- That sounds good, Doctor.
- The answer is: Your first objection sounds good.
- No San Francisco for me, but Carmel sounds good.
What are words that describe sounds?
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Alex Heath
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2020-01-03
What are words that describe sounds?
Onomatopoeia is the process of creating a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes. Such a word itself is also called an onomatopoeia. Common onomatopoeias include animal noises such as “oink”, “meow” (or “miaow”), “roar” and “chirp”.
How are neologisms formed?
Neologisms are often formed by combining existing words (see compound noun and adjective) or by giving words new and unique suffixes or prefixes. It is unusual for a word to gain popularity if it does not clearly resemble other words.
How would you describe the sound of wind?
Whether you know already or not, such a specific word does exist in English – “sough”. There are many words to describe the sound of the wind and I would choose one that sounded like what I was hearing at the time. The wind can roar, howl, scream, thunder, whisper, sough, sigh, murmur, sussurate, tinkle, you name it.
Can trees grow without wind?
If there’s no wind, like in the biosphere 2, the trees end up being much weaker and aren’t able to survive for long. This happens in homes too. Plants grown indoors, without any kind of wind hitting them on a regular basis tend to become weak.
What is the most resilient tree?
Baobab Tree
What makes a tree tall?
Trees grow taller when new cells are produced at the tips of twigs, causing the twigs to grow longer. Tree trunks and branches grow thicker as new cells are added beneath the bark. These cells make up vessels, called xylem and phloem, that carry water and food throughout the tree.
What makes a strong tree?
The wind forces the tree to entrench itself further into the earth to withstand the forces of nature. Leaving a tree staked too long can weaken it and prevent it from reaching its full potential. Strong winds make strong trees.
Which trees have the deepest roots?
Shepherd’s tree (Boscia albitrunca), native to the Kalahari Desert, has the deepest documented roots: more than 70 meters, or 230 feet, deep. Their depth was discovered accidentally by drillers of groundwater wells.
Why are oak trees so strong?
Oak trees are built strong, allowing them to live for hundreds of years. Tannic acids in the leaves and bark guard oaks from fungi and insects. For these reasons, oaks are among the most important species in many forests, woodlands, and other ecosystems.
Which trees can withstand high winds?
5 Trees That Can Withstand High Winds
- Live Oak. The live oak is a classic shade tree, thanks to its broad canopy and dense foliage.
- Flowering Dogwood. If you’re looking for a smaller, flashier tree, the flowering dogwood might be a good choice.
- American Beech. Another large, wind-resistant tree to consider is the American beech.
- Bald Cypress.
- Southern Magnolia.
What is special about the oak tree?
Wood of oak is very strong and hard. It is used in the manufacture of ships, furniture, floorings and Yamaha drums. Oak is also used in the manufacture of barrels for storing of vine, whiskey, brandy and other liquors. Oak wood adds special aroma to these beverages.
Do oak trees have deep roots?
The initial root is the taproot, which grows deep underground, seeking a dependable supply of moisture. Most oak tree roots lie only 18 inches under the soil. They may spread, though, to occupy a space four to seven times the width of the tree’s crown.
How far should an oak tree be from a house?
| Species | Normal Mature Height (M) | Safe Distance (M) |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel | 8 | 6 |
| Magnolia | 9 | 5 |
| Maple | 21 | 20 |
| Oak | 24 | 30 |
Do oak trees have deep or shallow roots?
Oak Root Characteristics Unlike the fibrous roots that grow in shallow soil around the base of a plant, tap roots grow deep into the soil and originate directly beneath the tree’s trunk. Oak roots usually extend no more than 3 feet below the soil and no more than 2 feet below the surface in shallow soil.
How do you get rid of small trees?
Carve a 1/2 inch deep cut into the bark of the tree with a hatchet by making a downward cut and an upward cut to remove a chunk of wood. Make sure the chunk is 2 inches wide for a small tree, and at least 4 inches for a larger tree. Make another cut 2 inches away from the first.
Will Roundup kill live oak trees?
Roundup will kill weed trees but not large trees without some additional chemicals. I found that trees under four feet will die when the leaves are sprayed but anything larger than that will not die.
How do I get rid of small tree saplings?
Give stubborn plants a shove by digging up or loosening the soil around them with a garden shovel. Pulling stubborn saplings from cracks in pavement can break or otherwise disturb the paving material. Cut these trees at ground level with sharp pruning sheers.
How do you get rid of tree saplings naturally?
How to Get Rid of Tree Saplings in Lawn
- You’ll first need to water all the soil around the seedlings.
- If possible, pull out saplings.
- Sometimes, you’ll need to spray the saplings’ foliage with herbicide.
- Don’t abandon your seedling post for too long.
How do I get rid of small trees in my fence line?
Use a sawzall to cut it out of the fence. Put a hole in the middle of the stump and put copper sulfate/sulphate in the middle of the hole to fully kill it.
What kills trees quickly?
Tordon
What kills weeds permanently?
5 Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Weeds Permanently
- Blanket layers of cardboard paper and newspapers. Plants will grow when they have sunshine and water.
- Spray concentrated vinegar directly on weeds.
- Use your trusty assistant, liquid detergent soap.
- Spread some corn gluten meal around your plants.
- Scald the weeds with boiling water.
Does vinegar kill weeds permanently?
There is evidence to say that vinegar does kill weeds permanently and can be really effective at keeping your flowers and displays weed-free. From thistle to horsetail, you can use malt, distilled, white vinegar and even apple cider to stop the spread of weeds in your garden.
Does vinegar kill weeds to the root?
Vinegar is good for destroying weed leaves, but it doesn’t kill weeds down to the root. As a natural alternative to weed killers, vinegar is typically only effective at killing seedlings that are less than 2 weeks old.
How do I get rid of weeds in a large area?
For larger areas, like pastures, turning vegetation into soil with a disk harrow can effectively eliminate some brushy weeds. You can achieve the same results in smaller spaces using a rototiller. For dense vegetation, use a rotary mower (brush hog) to cut plants before turning soil.
How do you get rid of overgrown weeds naturally?
Make your own DIY herbicidal soap by mixing equal parts vinegar, salt and dish soap. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and apply it to your offending weeds. But be judicious. This concoction will kill whatever plants it touches, so be careful not to get it on your prized perennials.