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sound
noun(sound)
(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
Synonyms: phone, speech sound,
sound
adjective(sound)
logically valid
Synonyms: reasoned, well-grounded,
Examples:
A sound argument.
sound
verb(sound)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
Synonyms: fathom,
sound
noun(sound)
the subjective sensation of hearing something
Synonyms: auditory sensation,
Examples:
He strained to hear the faint sounds.
sound
verb(sound)
make a certain noise or sound
Synonyms: go,
sound
adjective(sound)
having legal efficacy or force
Synonyms: effectual, legal,
Examples:
A sound title to the property.
sound
adjective(sound)
in excellent physical condition
Synonyms: good,
Examples:
A sound mind in a sound body.
sound
noun(sound)
the audible part of a transmitted signal
Synonyms: audio,
sound
adjective(sound)
(of sleep) deep and complete
Synonyms: heavy, profound, wakeless,
Examples:
A sound sleeper.
sound
noun(sound)
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
Synonyms: strait,
sound
adjective(sound)
exercising or showing good judgment
Synonyms: healthy, intelligent, level-headed, levelheaded,
Examples:
A sound approach to the problem.
Sound advice.
No sound explanation for his decision.
sound
verb(sound)
utter with vibrating vocal chords
Synonyms: vocalise, vocalize, voice,
sound
noun(sound)
a large ocean inlet or deep bay
Examples:
The main body of the sound ran parallel to the coast.
sound
verb(sound)
announce by means of a sound
Examples:
Sound the alarm.
sound
verb(sound)
appear in a certain way
Examples:
This sounds interesting.
sound
verb(sound)
cause to sound
Examples:
Sound the bell.
Sound a certain note.
sound
adjective(sound)
complete; thorough
Examples:
Politicians have no sound grasp of technology issues.
He has a sound understanding of the law.
sound
adjective(sound)
financially secure and safe
Antonyms: unsound,
Examples:
Sound investments.
A sound economy.
sound
adjective(sound)
free from moral defect
Examples:
A man of sound character.
sound
verb(sound)
give off a certain sound or sounds
Examples:
This record sounds scratchy.
sound
adjective(sound)
in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
Antonyms: unsound,
Examples:
A sound timber.
The wall is sound.
A sound foundation.
sound
noun(sound)
mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
Examples:
Falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them.
sound
noun(sound)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
Antonyms: silence,
Examples:
The sound of rain on the roof.
The beautiful sound of music.
sound
noun(sound)
the sudden occurrence of an audible event
Examples:
The sound awakened them.
sound
adjective(sound)
vigorous or severe
Examples:
A sound thrashing.

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