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Synonym: correct, firm, healthy, hearty, logical, pronounce, rational, reasonable, right, safe, sane, secure, sensible, solid, solvent, stable, strong, substantial, utter, voice, wholesome. Antonym: silence, unsound. Similar words: sound off, ultrasound, round and round, round, bound, wound, ground, around. Meaning: [saʊnd] 
n. 1. the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause 2. the subjective sensation of hearing something 3. mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium 4. the sudden occurrence of an audible event 5. the audible part of a transmitted signal 6. (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language 7. a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water 8. a large ocean inlet or deep bay. v. 1. appear in a certain way 2. make a certain noise or sound 3. give off a certain sound or sounds 4. announce by means of a sound 5. utter with vibrating vocal chords 6. cause to sound 7. measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line. adj. 1. financially secure and safe 2. exercising or showing good judgment 3. in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay 4. in excellent physical condition 5. logically valid 6. having legal efficacy or force 7. free from moral defect 8. (of sleep) deep and complete 9. thorough.
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1 The empty vessels make the greatest sound. 
2 A cracked bell is never sound.
3 Sound love is not soon forgotten.
4 A cracked bell can never sound well.
5 Empty vessels make the greatest sound.
6 A sound mind in a sound body.
7 True friendship is like sound health.The value of it is seldom known until it is lost.
8 True friendship is like sound health, the value of it is seldom known until it be lost. Charles Caleb Colton
9 True friendship is like sound health, the value of which is seldom known until it be lost.
10 As empty vessels make the loudest sound, so they that have least wit are the greatest babblers.
11 To make your life a sound structrure that will serve others and fulfil your own potential, you have to remember that strength, however massive , can’t endure unless it has the interlocking supprt of others. Go it alone and you’ll inevitably tumble.
12 The sound smites upon the ear.
13 He strained his ears to catch the sound.
14 The sound of martial music is always inspiring.
15 Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other.
16 Is he sound on state education?
17 This will blanket out the sound.
18 Using a wide tape gives better quality sound reproduction.
19 Short sound waves bounce off even small objects.
20 I was roused by the sound of a bell.
21 The sound of the heavy footsteps awoke the watchdog.
22 The garden was humming with the sound of bees.
23 The sound of the music died away.
24 Ada stiffened at the sound of his voice.
25 Can we make the sound any clearer?
26 The electrics and the plumbing were sound.
27 Molly agreed,[www.Sentencedict.com] but she did not sound very convinced.
28 His arguments sound convincing but they’re based on delusion.
29 When we bought the house, it was structurally sound.
30 Excuse me to sound off, you’re not right.
More similar words: sound off, ultrasound, round and round, round, bound, wound, ground, around, founder, round up, expound, all round, compound, round off, boundary, profound, abound in, all around, surround, come round, go around, get around, scoundrel, dumbfound, bum around, confounded, surrounded, background, foundation, surrounding.
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noun
the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of hearing by vibrations transmitted through the air or other medium.
mechanical vibrations transmitted through an elastic medium, traveling in air at a speed of approximately 1,087 feet (331 meters) per second at sea level.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause: the sound of music.
any auditory effect; any audible vibrational disturbance: all kinds of sounds.
a noise, vocal utterance, musical tone, or the like: the sounds from the next room.
a distinctive, characteristic, or recognizable musical style, as from a particular performer, orchestra, or type of arrangement: the big-band sound.
Phonetics.
- speech sound.
- the audible result of an utterance or portion of an utterance: the s-sound in “slight”;the sound of m in “mere.”
the auditory effect of sound waves as transmitted or recorded by a particular system of sound reproduction: the sound of a stereophonic recording.
the quality of an event, letter, etc., as it affects a person: This report has a bad sound.
the distance within which the noise of something may be heard.
mere noise, without meaning: all sound and fury.
Archaic. a report or rumor; news; tidings.
verb (used without object)
to make or emit a sound.
to give forth a sound as a call or summons: The bugle sounded as the troops advanced.
to be heard, as a sound.
to convey a certain impression when heard or read: to sound strange.
to give a specific sound: to sound loud.
to give the appearance of being; seem: The report sounds true.
Law. to have as its basis or foundation (usually followed by in): His action sounds in contract.
verb (used with object)
to cause to make or emit a sound: to sound a bell.
to give forth (a sound): The oboe sounded an A.
to announce, order, or direct by or as by a sound: The bugle sounded retreat.His speech sounded a warning to aggressor nations.
to utter audibly, pronounce, or express: to sound each letter.
to examine by percussion or auscultation: to sound a patient’s chest.
Verb Phrases
sound off, Informal.
- to call out one’s name, as at military roll call.
- to speak freely or frankly, especially to complain in such a manner.
- to exaggerate; boast: Has he been sounding off about his golf game again?
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Idioms about sound
(that) sounds good (to me), (used when accepting a suggestion) I agree; yes; OK: “Shall we meet at my place at 3 tomorrow, and talk about it in more detail then?” “Sounds good.”
Origin of sound
1
First recorded in 1250–1300; (noun) Middle English soun, from Anglo-French (Old French son ), from Latin sonus; (verb) Middle English sounen, from Old French suner, from Latin sonāre, derivative of sonus
synonym study for sound
1. Sound, noise, tone refer to something heard. Sound and noise are often used interchangeably for anything perceived by means of hearing. Sound, however, is more general in application, being used for anything within earshot: the sound of running water. Noise, caused by irregular vibrations, is more properly applied to a loud, discordant, or unpleasant sound: the noise of shouting. Tone is applied to a musical sound having a certain quality, resonance, and pitch.
OTHER WORDS FROM sound
sound·a·ble, adjectiveun·sound·a·ble, adjective
Words nearby sound
soul music, soul-searching, soul sister, Soult, sou marqué, sound, soundalike, sound-and-light, sound-and-light show, sound as a bell, sound barrier
Other definitions for sound (2 of 5)
adjective, sound·er, sound·est.
free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart;a sound mind.
financially strong, secure, or reliable: a sound business;sound investments.
competent, sensible, or valid: sound judgment.
having no defect as to truth, justice, wisdom, or reason: sound advice.
following in a systematic pattern without any apparent defect in logic: sound reasoning.
of substantial or enduring character: sound moral values.
uninterrupted and untroubled; deep; sound sleep.
vigorous, thorough, or severe: a sound thrashing.
free from moral defect or weakness; upright, honest, or good; honorable; loyal.
having no legal defect: a sound title to property.
theologically correct or orthodox, as doctrines or a theologian.
adverb
Origin of sound
2
First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English sund, Old English gesund (see y-); cognate with Dutch gezond, German gesund
OTHER WORDS FROM sound
sound·ly, adverbsound·ness, noun
Other definitions for sound (3 of 5)
verb (used with object)
to measure or try the depth of (water, a deep hole, etc.) by letting down a lead or plummet at the end of a line, or by some equivalent means.
to measure (depth) in such a manner, as at sea.
to examine or test (the bottom, as of the sea or a deep hole) with a lead that brings up adhering bits of matter.
to examine or investigate; seek to fathom or ascertain: to sound a person’s views.
to seek to elicit the views or sentiments of (a person) by indirect inquiries, suggestive allusions, etc. (often followed by out): Why not sound him out about working for us?
Surgery. to examine, as the urinary bladder, with a sound.
verb (used without object)
to use the lead and line or some other device for measuring depth, as at sea.
to go down or touch bottom, as a lead.
to plunge downward or dive, as a whale.
to make investigation; seek information, especially by indirect inquiries.
noun
Surgery. a long, slender instrument for sounding or exploring body cavities or canals.
Origin of sound
3
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English sounden, from Old French sonder “to plumb,” derivative of sonde “sounding line,” of unknown origin
OTHER WORDS FROM sound
sound·a·ble, adjective
Other definitions for sound (4 of 5)
noun
a relatively narrow passage of water between larger bodies of water or between the mainland and an island: Long Island Sound.
an inlet, arm, or recessed portion of the sea: Puget Sound.
the air bladder of a fish.
Origin of sound
4
First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English sund “act of swimming”; akin to swim
Other definitions for sound (5 of 5)
noun
The Sound, a strait between southwestern Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
Danish Ø·re·sund [Danish œ—ruh-soon] /Danish ˈœ rəˌsʊn/ . Swedish Ö·re·sund [Swedish œ—ruh-soond] /Swedish ˈœ rəˌsʊnd/ .
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Words related to sound
flawless, intact, robust, safe, sane, solid, stable, sturdy, thorough, vibrant, vigorous, accurate, correct, fair, judicious, precise, proper, prudent, rational, reliable
How to use sound in a sentence
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If that sounds like you, don’t feel like you need to suffer to see gains.
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In many cases, this will come as no surprise—we use many apps precisely because they can take pictures or record a sound.
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The content should not be stuffed, like in the old days of SEO, it should rather be a natural-sounding copy written in an informative style.
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Now researchers think the sounds stop queens from fighting to the death.
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For one thing, it sounds like the App Store will now support game-streaming services like Microsoft’s xCloud and Google’s Stadia.
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Again, the difference can seem subtle and sound more like splitting hairs, but the difference is important.
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And it must make sure that the platform of debate where we can freely exchange ideas is safe and sound.
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“Gronkowski” itself never manages to sound more erotic than the name of a hearty Polish stew or a D-list WWE performer.
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Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance is a different sound for you.
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“You can imagine the sound of that gun on a Bronx street,” Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce says.
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Sol laughed out of his whiskers, with a big, loose-rolling sound, and sat on the porch without waiting to be asked.
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She was flushed and felt intoxicated with the sound of her own voice and the unaccustomed taste of candor.
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Bells were pealing and tolling in all directions, and the air was filled with the sound of distant shouts and cries.
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It will be remembered that pitch depends upon the rapidity of the sound waves or vibrations.
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Miss Christabel blushed furiously and emitted a sound half between a laugh and a scream.
British Dictionary definitions for sound (1 of 5)
noun
- a periodic disturbance in the pressure or density of a fluid or in the elastic strain of a solid, produced by a vibrating object. It has a velocity in air at sea level at 0°C of 331 metres per second (741 miles per hour) and travels as longitudinal waves
- (as modifier)a sound wave
(modifier) of or relating to radio as distinguished from televisionsound broadcasting; sound radio
the sensation produced by such a periodic disturbance in the organs of hearing
anything that can be heard
a particular instance, quality, or type of soundthe sound of running water
volume or quality of sounda radio with poor sound
the area or distance over which something can be heardto be born within the sound of Big Ben
the impression or implication of somethingI don’t like the sound of that
phonetics the auditory effect produced by a specific articulation or set of related articulations
(often plural) slang music, esp rock, jazz, or pop
verb
to cause (something, such as an instrument) to make a sound or (of an instrument, etc) to emit a sound
to announce or be announced by a soundto sound the alarm
(intr) (of a sound) to be heard
(intr) to resonate with a certain quality or intensityto sound loud
(copula) to give the impression of being as specified when read, heard, etcto sound reasonable
(tr) to pronounce distinctly or audiblyto sound one’s consonants
(intr usually foll by in) law to have the essential quality or nature (of)an action sounding in damages
Derived forms of sound
soundable, adjective
Word Origin for sound
C13: from Old French soner to make a sound, from Latin sonāre, from sonus a sound
British Dictionary definitions for sound (2 of 5)
adjective
free from damage, injury, decay, etc
firm; solid; substantiala sound basis
financially safe or stablea sound investment
showing good judgment or reasoning; sensible; wisesound advice
valid, logical, or justifiablea sound argument
holding approved beliefs; ethically correct; upright; honest
(of sleep) deep; peaceful; unbroken
thorough; completea sound examination
British informal excellent
law (of a title, etc) free from defect; legally valid
constituting a valid and justifiable application of correct principles; orthodoxsound theology
logic
- (of a deductive argument) valid
- (of an inductive argument) according with whatever principles ensure the high probability of the truth of the conclusion given the truth of the premises
- another word for consistent (def. 5b)
adverb
soundly; deeply: now archaic except when applied to sleep
Derived forms of sound
soundly, adverbsoundness, noun
Word Origin for sound
Old English sund; related to Old Saxon gisund, Old High German gisunt
British Dictionary definitions for sound (3 of 5)
verb
to measure the depth of (a well, the sea, etc) by lowering a plumb line, by sonar, etc
to seek to discover (someone’s views, etc), as by questioning
(intr) (of a whale, etc) to dive downwards swiftly and deeply
med
- to probe or explore (a bodily cavity or passage) by means of a sound
- to examine (a patient) by means of percussion and auscultation
noun
med an instrument for insertion into a bodily cavity or passage to dilate strictures, dislodge foreign material, etc
Word Origin for sound
C14: from Old French sonder, from sonde sounding line, probably of Germanic origin; related to Old English sundgyrd sounding pole, Old Norse sund strait, sound 4; see swim
British Dictionary definitions for sound (4 of 5)
noun
a relatively narrow channel between two larger areas of sea or between an island and the mainland
an inlet or deep bay of the sea
the air bladder of a fish
Word Origin for sound
Old English sund swimming, narrow sea; related to Middle Low German sunt strait; see sound ³
British Dictionary definitions for sound (5 of 5)
noun
the Sound a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand (Denmark), linking the Kattegat with the Baltic: busy shipping lane; spanned by a bridge in 2000. Length of the strait: 113 km (70 miles). Narrowest point: 5 km (3 miles)Danish name: Øresund Swedish name: Öresund
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Scientific definitions for sound (1 of 2)
A type of longitudinal wave that originates as the vibration of a medium (such as a person’s vocal cords or a guitar string) and travels through gases, liquids, and elastic solids as variations of pressure and density. The loudness of a sound perceived by the ear depends on the amplitude of the sound wave and is measured in decibels, while its pitch depends on its frequency, measured in hertz.
The sensation produced in the organs of hearing by waves of this type. See Note at ultrasound.
Scientific definitions for sound (2 of 2)
A long, wide inlet of the ocean, often parallel to the coast. Long Island Sound, between Long Island and the coast of New England, is an example.
A long body of water, wider than a strait, that connects larger bodies of water.
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Other Idioms and Phrases with sound
In addition to the idioms beginning with sound
- sound as a bell
- sound bite
- sound off
- sound out
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