sound
sound
saʊnd
sawnd
British pronunciation
/saʊnd/

Definition & Meaning of "sound"in English

Sound
01

anything that we can hear

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The sound of birds chirping greeted us as we entered the park.
02

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

sound definition and meaning
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The sound from the movie was so loud that it shook the room.
03

the subjective perception or sensation of hearing

04

a sudden audible event or occurrence

05

mechanical vibrations transmitted through a medium such as air or water

06

an individual speech unit without regard to whether it is a phoneme

07

a large inlet of the ocean or a deep bay

08

a narrow sea channel connecting two larger bodies of water

to sound
01

to make a noise

Intransitive
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The alarm clock sounded, waking me up.
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'?
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.
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.
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.
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.
2.1

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

Linking Verb: to sound [adj]
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He sounded confident during his presentation.
2.2

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

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Linking Verb: to sound sth
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That sounds an exciting adventure to embark on.
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.
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.
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.
06

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

Intransitive
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The humpback whale began to sound, disappearing into the ocean's depths.
01

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

sound definition and meaning
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She looks sound and full of energy today.
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.
03

financially stable, reliable, and free from significant risks

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Despite economic downturns, their investments remained sound and continued to grow steadily.
04

characterized by good judgment and reliability

05

complete, thorough, or solid

06

(of sleep) deep and undisturbed

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virtuous or ethical

08

vigorous, forceful, or severe

09

having legal validity or enforceability

10

having a solid foundation in logic or reason

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His argument was sound and well-supported by facts.
11

good, acceptable, decent, or reliable

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That 's a sound track you're playing.
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