Sound: meaning, definitions and examples

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sound

 

[ saสŠnd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in the context of noise or music

Sound is the vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's ear. It is produced by something that is vibrating, such as a guitar string or a person's vocal cords. Sound can vary in pitch, volume, and quality.

Synonyms

acoustic, audio, noise

Examples of usage

  • The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing.
  • She could hear the sound of footsteps approaching.
Context #2 | Verb

in the context of making noise or music

To sound means to make a noise, especially with a musical instrument or one's voice. It can also refer to producing a particular impression when heard or read. In this sense, it can be used figuratively.

Synonyms

echo, resonate, reverberate

Examples of usage

  • He sounded the trumpet to signal the start of the race.
  • Her apology sounded sincere.

Translations

Translations of the word "sound" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น som

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคตเคจเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dลบwiฤ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ÿณ (ใŠใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท son

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ses

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvuk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvuk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃฐ้Ÿณ (shฤ“ngyฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hljรณรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั‹ะฑั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonido

Word origin

The word 'sound' originated from the Old English word 'sund', which meant 'swimming, water'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the sensation experienced through the ear when vibrations disturb the air or another medium. The concept of sound has been studied extensively in physics and psychology, leading to a deeper understanding of its properties and perception by humans.

See also: resound, soundless, soundlessly, soundness, soundproofing, sounds, soundstage, unsound.

Word Frequency Rank

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