Sound
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British pronunciation/saʊnd/
American pronunciation/saʊnd/

Definition & Meaning of "sound"

Sound
01

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.
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.
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

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a large ocean inlet or deep bay

08

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

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.
1.1

to articulate or pronounce words or sounds

Transitive: to sound a word or sound
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Can you sound the letter ' A' in the word ' apple'?
In the word " honor, " you do n't need to sound the 'h.'
1.2

to make something, often a musical instrument, emit sound

Transitive: to sound sth
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He can sound the trumpet with incredible precision.
During the performance, the violinist expertly sounded each note.
1.3

to convey the impression or resemblance of a particular noise based on what is heard

Intransitive: to sound like sth
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The tapping on the window sounded just like raindrops.
The melody in the song sounded like a tune from my childhood.
1.4

to emit a specific noise or tone to communicate a message, provide a warning, or convey information

Transitive: to sound a noise or tone
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When the storm approached, they sounded a loud siren as a warning.
We should sound a warning about the potential risks involved.
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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.
2.1

to use one's voice to convey a particular emotion or quality

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He sounded confident during his presentation.
She sounded excited when she talked about her upcoming vacation.
2.2

to give the impression of or appear as if something is a particular way or possesses specific qualities

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That sounds an exciting adventure to embark on.
The movie sounds an entertaining choice for the evening.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
01

healthy in both body and mind, without any illness or problems

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She looks sound and full of energy today.
After a week of rest, he felt sound again.
02

being in good condition and without any damage or flaws

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The mechanic inspected the car and confirmed that it was sound and ready for the road.
The roof stayed sound during the heavy rain.
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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.
04

exercising or showing good judgment

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complete; thorough

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(of sleep) deep and complete

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free from moral defect

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vigorous or severe

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having legal efficacy or force

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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.
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