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sound

Pronunciation: [/saʊnd/]

Word

sound: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use sound in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “hearing”

(noun) something that you can hear, like music, voices, or a car horn. Sounds are made by vibrations in the air that travel to your ears.

Example

The sound of birds chirping in the morning is so peaceful.

Example

I couldn't hear her over the loud sound of the construction work.

Example

What is your favorite sound?

Context: “sensation”

(noun) the impression or feeling that something gives; the way something seems. It can also mean a solid reinforcer in a body of water or walls or floors of a room.

Example

The plan sounds good to me; let's go ahead with it.

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That idea sounds terrible; we should think of something else.

Example

Does that proposal sound acceptable to you?

Context: “seem”

(verb) to give the impression of something; to appear to be a certain way. It can also mean to measure the depth of water to find out how deep it is.

Example

Her explanation sounds reasonable to me.

Example

That excuse doesn't sound very convincing.

Example

Does that plan sound like a good idea to you?

How to pronounce sound

Pronunciation: [/saʊnd/]

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