noise about + topic
Talking about a subject of discussion or publicity
Use “noise about” when people are discussing or complaining about something.
There has been noise about budget cuts.
Which prepositions go with “noise”?
“Noise” combines naturally with several prepositions depending on meaning. “Noise about” introduces a topic, while “noise from” shows the source. Some combinations in the query are uncommon or depend on a wider sentence structure.
Quick answer
Common prepositions with “noise”
Use “noise about” for a topic, “noise from” for a source, and “noise for” mainly in technical or descriptive contexts such as “noise for this machine is low.” “Noise of” and “noise to” are limited and usually belong to larger sentence patterns rather than fixed combinations.
There was a lot of noise about the merger.
We heard noise from the street.
The measured noise for the engine was acceptable.
We heard noise from the street.
The measured noise for the engine was acceptable.
Choose the pattern by meaning
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
noise from + source
Showing where a sound comes from
Use “noise from” to identify the origin of a sound.
The noise from the kitchen woke me up.
noise with + quality
Describing accompanying sound characteristics
“With noise” usually describes something that happens together with noise rather than forming a fixed noun phrase.
The machine operates with noise at high speed.
noise for + measurement or rating
Technical or evaluative uses
In technical English, “noise for” can refer to a value, level, or rating connected to equipment or systems.
The acceptable noise for this device is under 40 dB.
See the difference in context
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Construction
Example
Meaning
noise about
There is a lot of noise about the new policy.
discussion, publicity, or complaint about a topic
noise to
The traffic noise was annoying to residents.
Here “to residents” modifies the adjective, not the noun “noise” itself.
noise with
The recording captured music with noise in the background.
“With” introduces accompanying sound, not a fixed phrase with “noise”.
noise of
The noise of breaking glass startled everyone.
“Of” links the sound to what produced it.
noise for
The noise for this air conditioner is relatively low.
technical or measured description
Common mistakes
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Using “noise to” as a fixed noun phrase
“To” usually connects to another adjective or verb, not directly to “noise.”
✕ There was noise to the plan. ✓ There was noise about the plan.Confusing “noise about” and “noise of”
“Noise about” means discussion. “Noise of” refers to a sound source.
✕ We heard noise about thunder. ✓ We heard the noise of thunder.Using “with noise” when “noisy” is clearer
Sometimes an adjective sounds more natural than a prepositional phrase.
✕ The room was with noise. ✓ The room was noisy.Quick practice
Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
1. There has been a lot of ___ the proposal lately.
2. We could hear noise ___ the hallway.
3. The report included the acceptable noise ___ the motor.
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Frequently asked questions
Is “noise about” informal?
It is common in both informal and journalistic English when discussing publicity, complaints, or discussion.
Can I say “noise to”?
Usually no as a direct combination. In most cases, “to” belongs to another part of the sentence, such as “annoying to residents.”
What is the difference between “noise of” and “noise from”?
“Noise of” focuses on the type of sound, while “noise from” emphasizes the source.
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