sound
word
/ˈsaʊnd/
sownd
/sˈaʊnd/
sownd
Definition
A 'sound' is something that you can hear, like music or noise. As a verb, 'sound' also means to seem or appear in a certain way, especially when describing what someone heard or thinks.
Usage & Nuances
'Sound' as a noun refers to what can be heard; as a verb, it often pairs with adjectives ('sound good', 'sound strange') or like 'sound like'. Don't confuse with 'sound' meaning 'healthy/solid' in older or formal use ('a sound decision'). The verb is used for opinions or impressions, not physical hearing.
Spanish: sonido - sonar (verbo: parecer)Portuguese (BR): som - soar (verbo: parecer)Portuguese (PT): som - soar (verbo: parecer)Chinese (Simplified): 声音 - 听起来Chinese (Traditional): 聲音 - 聽起來Hindi: ध्वनि - लगना (जैसे लगना)Arabic: صوت - يبدو (فعل: يبدو كـ)Bengali: শব্দ - শব্দ হওয়া (শোনা যায় এমন কিছু; দেখাতে বা মনে হতে) Russian: звук - звучатьJapanese: 音 - 聞こえる (ように思える)Vietnamese: âm thanh - nghe có vẻKorean: 소리 - ~처럼 들리다Turkish: ses - gibi gelmekUrdu: آواز - لگنا (آواز آنا، محسوس ہونا)Indonesian: suara - terdengar
Example Sentences
You sound happy today.
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I heard a strange sound last night.
basic
Can you make that sound again?
basic
That plan doesn't sound like a good idea.
natural
Doesn't that movie sound exciting?
natural
Can you lower the sound? It's too loud.
natural