(based on instrument used) To produce music
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Sturdy and stable in nature
“It is a very sound building that has held up well despite the elements.”
Based on reason or good judgment
“I try to believe that there is a sound reason for making the design choices we do.”
Analytically correct or accurate
“Most also agreed that the initial analysis was sound, well-structured, and comprehensive.”
Competent or reliable in nature
“A sound knowledge of the laws of tennis is a definite prerequisite for becoming a ball boy.”
In good health
“I finally arrived home, safe and sound.”
(of finances) Financially secure or stable
“I have to commend your business on its sound finances.”
(of sleep) Deep and undisturbed in nature
“After a laborious day, I was exhausted and fell into a sound sleep.”
(of a defeat or beating) Severe or thorough in nature
“The team was unprepared and suffered a sound defeat.”
Having a valid reason
Not able to be disputed
Characterized by being complete or unbroken
Strengthened or made secure against attack
Recognized as being reliable or accurate
Worthy of being recommended
Wonderfully good or excellent in quality or standard
Real and exactly what it appears to be
Very loyal and committed in allegiance or attitude
Having a good reputation and well respected
Constructed so as to prevent the passage of water, air, etc.
Pleasant and satisfactory, especially to the mind or senses
Suitable or moderately good
Conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules
Of, involving, or relating to sound or the use of sound
Significant in degree or intensity
Of considerable importance or worth
Tending, or likely, to generate financial profits
Strict or harsh in the treatment of others
Giving good value or return in relation to time or effort expended
Involving or characterized by scholarship
Not able or likely to cause harm or injury
That which is heard by one's ears
“The shadow quickly disappeared, and the faint sound of fleeing footsteps could be heard.”
A narrow stretch of water forming an inlet or connecting two wider areas of water
“Captains of foreign ships don't know the topography of the sound like an experienced local.”
The distinctive quality of the music of a particular composer, performer or instrument
“The band's new album has roughly the same sound as most of their music thus far.”
An idea or impression conveyed by words
“By the sound of it, the company appears to have simply run out of cash.”
The area or distance within which something can be heard
“Withers owns property within sound of that site.”
A loud and typically discordant noise or sound
The echo or resonance of a sound
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity
A sudden loud, sharp noise
A melodious ringing sound produced by striking a set of chimes
The sound of a piece of music
A typical or natural sound made by a given species
A boisterous, joyous laughter, resembling the sound of a donkey
A sibilant sound used to convey disapproval or derision
Recorded audio used to enhance the overall effect or atmosphere of a production or performance
The act or art of speaking
The sound made by a footstep
A continuous low humming sound
Music, especially background music, used or played in a movie or film
A soft, muffled crackling sound
A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
To emit or cause to emit sound
“I was praying for the next buzzer to sound so that I would be able to leave.”
To outwardly look or be perceived as
“Corey bugged his eyes out and tried hard to sound like he really believed what he was saying.”
To declare loudly, openly or publicly
“Eleven Nobel laureates will pool their clout to sound a warning to mankind.”
To pronounce vocally
“Thus we are trying to get him to sound out refrigerator letters, the same way one would train children on phonics.”
To ascertain the depth of water, typically by means of a line or pole or through the use of echoes
“Attempts to sound depth acoustically instead focused on determining the exact distance of a sound source.”
To dive headfirst, usually into water
“A sea lion suddenly surfaced and then, just as suddenly, sounded.”
To make a low, steady continuous sound
(based on instrument used) To produce music
(of a small bird or an insect) To make a short, sharp, high-pitched sound
To sound very loudly
To tease, typically in a good-natured way
To draw or exhale air, typically through the nose noisily
To grind or grate with an audible noise
To fall suddenly, and usually uncontrollably
To move around or sideways unsteadily
To make a fizzing, popping sound
To incite or provoke into doing something
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