SOUND

SOUND 1 syllable

A2 · Elementary 📏 5 letters 🎲 Scrabble 6 ✅ valid word

Common in conversation and basic reading.

noun
  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

💬 Examples

  • "the sound of rain on the roof"
  • "the beautiful sound of music"
  • "he strained to hear the faint sounds"
  • "falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them"

🔗 Similar words

auditory_sensationaudiophonespeech_soundstrait
verb
  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

💬 Examples

  • "This sounds interesting"
  • "She went `Mmmmm'"
  • "The gun went `bang'"
  • "This record sounds scratchy"

🔗 Similar words

govoicevocalizevocalisefathom
adjective
  1. financially secure and safe
  2. exercising or showing good judgment
  3. in good condition
  4. in excellent physical condition

💬 Examples

  • "sound investments"
  • "a sound economy"
  • "healthy scepticism"
  • "a healthy fear of rattlesnakes"

🔗 Similar words

healthyintelligentlevelheadedlevel-headedgoodreasoned
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