What does SOUND mean?

Sound

Parts of Speech: noun, verb, adjective, adverb

Definitions:

• Noun: Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a persons or animals ear.
• Verb: Emit or cause to emit sound.
• Adjective: In good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased.
• Adverb: Without question; clearly.

Pronunciations:

• US: /saʊnd/
• UK: /saʊnd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "sound" comes from the Old English word "gesund" which means "healthy". It has been used in English since the 13th century. The noun form of "sound" refers to vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a persons or animals ear. The verb form of "sound" refers to emitting or causing to emit sound. The adjective form of "sound" refers to something that is in good condition and not damaged, injured, or diseased. The adverb form of "sound" refers to doing something without question or clearly.

Synonyms:

• Noun: Noise, tone, melody, music.
• Verb: Resonate, reverberate, echo, ring.
• Adjective: Healthy, intact, undamaged, unimpaired.
• Adverb: Clearly, unquestionably, undoubtedly.

Related Words:

• Round
• Bound
• Pound
• Found
• Mound

Example Sentences:

• The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing.