- sound*/*/*/
- [saʊnd]
noun
I
1) [C] something that you can hearLaura didn't make a sound as she left the room.[/ex]the sound of voices/laughter/footsteps[/ex]2) [U] the loudness of a radio, television etcSyn:volumeTurn the sound up a bit – I can't hear.[/ex]•by the sound of it — used for saying that you are basing your ideas on what you have heard or read[/ex]He's pretty ill by the sound of it.[/ex]like the sound of sth — to be pleased by something that you have heard or read[/ex]A holiday in Greece? I like the sound of that![/ex]Types of sound ■ bang a sound like an explosion ■ clank a sound like two heavy pieces of metal knocking together ■ crash a sound like a large object falling to the ground and breaking ■ creak a sound like the sound that is made by an old door when you push it open slowly ■ rattle a sound like a loose object hitting another object several times ■ squeak a sound like the noise that a mouse makes ■ thud a sound like something heavy falling to the ground IIverbsound */*/*/[saʊnd]1) [linking verb] to seem good, bad, interesting, exciting etc based on what you have heard, read, or knowIt sounds as if he's never home.[/ex]You make it sound as though he is the most boring man in the world.[/ex]Malta sounds like a great place for a relaxing holiday.[/ex]2) [linking verb] to show a particular emotion or quality in your voiceHe sounded a bit annoyed.[/ex]It sounds as if you're getting a cold.[/ex]3) [I/T] to produce a sound, or to make something produce a soundThe sirens sounded, warning of a tornado.[/ex]Trains are required to sound their whistles as they approach a crossing.[/ex]4) [T] to express a particular attitude or opinionOfficials sounded a hopeful note about building the new school.[/ex]The aim of the scheme is to sound a warning to teenagers about the dangers of smoking.[/ex]•sounds good/great etc — spoken used for telling someone that their idea or suggestion seems like a good one[/ex]'How about dinner and a film tonight?' 'Sounds great.'[/ex]- sound sb outIIIadjsound [saʊnd]1) involving the use of good judgment, and therefore likely to be effective or reliableAnt:Administrators should make sure the programmes are legally sound.[/ex]He will be able to offer you sound advice and guidance.[/ex]2) thorougha sound understanding of basic teaching skills[/ex]3) healthya sound heart[/ex]4) safe, or in good conditionInvestigators found the plane to be structurally sound.[/ex]5) a sound sleep is one that it is difficult to wake you from•Words often used with sound Nouns often used with sound (adj, sense 1) ■ SOUND + advice, approach, decision, judgment, principle used about ways of thinking or behaving that are sensible and likely to be effective IV adv sound [saʊnd] sound asleep — sleeping very well[/ex]
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.