sounds
word · lemma: sound
/ˈsaʊndz/, /ˈsaʊnz/
sowndz, sownz
/sˈaʊndz/
sowndz
Definition
Plural of 'sound': the things you hear, like music, voices, or noise. Also used as a verb, meaning 'it seems' or 'appears' a certain way.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'sounds' is usually plural for different noises or audio elements. As a verb, 'sounds' is the third-person singular of 'sound' and is often followed by adjectives or like/similar phrases (e.g., 'sounds good', 'sounds like fun'). Don’t confuse it with 'voice' (human) or 'noise' (often unpleasant).
Spanish: sonidosPortuguese (BR): sonsPortuguese (PT): sonsChinese (Simplified): 声音Chinese (Traditional): 聲音Hindi: ध्वनियाँArabic: أصواتBengali: শব্দ - আওয়াজRussian: звуки - кажетсяJapanese: 音 - 聞こえる（ようだ）Vietnamese: âm thanh - nghe có vẻKorean: 소리 - ~처럼 들리다Turkish: sesler - gibi gelmekUrdu: آوازیں - لگتا ہےIndonesian: suara - kedengarannya
Example Sentences
I hear strange sounds at night.
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The musical sounds make me happy.
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That sounds like a great idea!
natural
She always sounds happy on the phone.
natural
It sounds like it might rain soon.
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Bird sounds are relaxing to me.
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