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sounded

Pronunciation: [ˈsaʊndɪd]

Word

Learn how to use sounded in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(verb) the past tense of 'sound'. It means to have produced a noise or to have made a sound. This can refer to anything that you can hear.

Example

The bell sounded beautifully during the ceremony.

Example

The dog didn't sound friendly when it barked at me.

Example

What sounded the alarm in the building?

Context: “evaluation”

(verb) used to describe the action of checking or asking for opinions. When someone 'sounded' another person, they were trying to find out what that person thinks.

Example

She sounded her friends for their thoughts on the new movie.

Example

He didn't sound anyone about his plans before making a decision.

Example

Did you sound out the team before suggesting the change?

How to pronounce sounded

Pronunciation: [ˈsaʊndɪd]

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