Sound
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British pronunciation/sˈa‍ʊnd/
American pronunciation/ˈsaʊnd/

Definition & Bedeutung von "sound"

to sound
01

to make a noise

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The alarm clock sounded, waking me up.
The gong sounded to signal the end of meditation.
The fire alarm sounded, prompting everyone to evacuate.
02

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

Linking Verb: to sound [adj]
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The new movie sounds exciting; we should watch it.
Learning a new language sounds challenging but rewarding.
Your friend 's suggestion for a road trip sounds exciting.
03

to use a special equipment to measure the depth of something, particularly a body of water

Transitive: to sound depth of something
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They need to sound the lake before anchoring the boat.
The fisherman sounded the pond to find the best spot to cast his line.
The researchers will sound the well to determine its water level.
04

to examine a body cavity, such as the chest or abdomen, by listening to the sounds it produces using a stethoscope or other medical instrument

Transitive: to sound a body cavity
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During the examination, the doctor sounded her sinuses for signs of infection.
To diagnose the issue, the veterinarian sounded the dog's chest.
The medical student practiced sounding the lungs during the training.
05

to use a long surgical probe to examine or treat internal cavities, such as the bladder, in a person's body

Transitive: to sound internal cavities of body
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The doctor needed to sound the patient's bladder to check for any issues.
The nurse carefully sounded the urinary tract to assess for blockages.
To diagnose the problem, the urologist had to sound the patient's bladder.
06

(of a whale or marine creature) to descend rapidly and steeply from the surface to a considerable depth in the water

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The humpback whale began to sound, disappearing into the ocean's depths.
As the whale sounded, its powerful tail propelled it into the abyss.
The deep-sea explorer observed the giant squid sounding into the darkness.
01

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anything that we can hear
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The sound of birds chirping greeted us as we entered the park.
The soothing sound of rain tapping on the window lulled her to sleep.
Laughter is a delightful sound that brightens any room.
02

the audio that comes from a TV, movie, radio, etc.

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The sound from the movie was so loud that it shook the room.
They adjusted the sound on the TV to hear the dialogue more clearly.
The radio ’s sound quality improved after they fixed the antenna.
03

the subjective sensation of hearing something

04

the sudden occurrence of an audible event

05

mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium

06

(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language

07

a large ocean inlet or deep bay

08

a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

01

free from damage, disease, etc. and in a good condition

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The mechanic inspected the car and confirmed that it was sound and ready for the road.
Despite his age, his mind remained sound, sharp, and clear.
The doctor assured her that her heart and lungs were sound during the check-up.
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financially stable, reliable, and free from significant risks

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Despite economic downturns, their investments remained sound and continued to grow steadily.
The company 's sound financial management practices ensured it weathered periods of market volatility.
He chose to invest in government bonds because they are considered a sound and low-risk option.
03

exercising or showing good judgment

04

in excellent physical condition

05

complete; thorough

06

(of sleep) deep and complete

07

free from moral defect

08

vigorous or severe

09

having legal efficacy or force

10

having a solid foundation in logic or reason

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His argument was sound and well-supported by facts.
The investment plan appears sound for long-term growth.
They conducted sound research to ensure accurate results.
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