sound
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/saʊnd/
🇬🇧
/saʊnd/
noun
A1
A noise that can be heard.
The sound of the alarm clock woke me up.
A1
Vibrations that travel through air or water and can be heard.
The sound of the ocean waves is soothing.
A1
Audio output from a device like a TV or radio.
We watched a movie with great sound and picture.
R
The musical quality of a voice or instrument.
I love the sound of her singing.
B1
An impression given by what is heard or read.
From his letter, it sounds like he's having a great time.
R
A narrow waterway connecting two larger bodies of water.
We crossed the sound to reach the island.
verb
A1
To seem a certain way when heard or read about.
His idea sounds interesting.
R
To appear to have a certain sound.
The word 'international' sounds complicated.
R
To produce a sound or cause something to make a sound.
The dog sounded the alarm.
B2
To signal with a sound, often as a warning.
The horn sounded to warn the pedestrians.
R
To pronounce a word or letter.
She sounds out each word before reading.
R
To measure the depth of water.
The captain sounded the depth of the ocean.
adjective
C1
Reasonable and sensible.
That's a sound piece of advice.
C1
Thorough and complete.
A sound understanding of the subject.
C1
In good condition; not damaged.
The building is structurally sound.
R
Deep and peaceful.
He fell into a sound sleep.
R
Good and satisfactory, but not outstanding.
The team had a sound victory.
R
Severe or strict.
He gave the boy a sound beating.
adverb
R
Very deeply asleep.
translation
A noise that can be heard.; Vibrations that travel through air or water and can be heard.; Audio output from a device like a TV or radio.; The musical quality of a voice or instrument.; An impression given by what is heard or read.; A narrow waterway connecting two larger bodies of water.
To seem a certain way when heard or read about.; To appear to have a certain sound.; To produce a sound or cause something to make a sound.; To signal with a sound, often as a warning.; To pronounce a word or letter.; To measure the depth of water.
Reasonable and sensible.; Thorough and complete.; In good condition; not damaged.; Deep and peaceful.; Good and satisfactory, but not outstanding.; Severe or strict.
Very deeply asleep.
Word Forms
3rd Present
sounds
Past
sounded
Perfect
sounded
Progressive
sounding
Comparative
sounder
Superlative
soundest