sound
Definition
- n. the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
- n. the subjective sensation of hearing something
- n. mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
- n. the sudden occurrence of an audible event
Word forms
- Third person singular
- sounds
- Past tense
- sounded
- Present participle
- sounding
- Past participle
- sounded
- Comparative
- sounder
- Superlative
- soundest
Example sentences
n.
The sound of the waves was very calming.
a.
He made a sound decision based on the facts.
adv.
She explained the topic soundly so everyone understood.
vi.
The door creaked as it sounded open.
vt.
The doctor sounded her lungs with a stethoscope.
n.
The sound quality of the new speaker is amazing.