Sounded: meaning, definitions and examples

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sounded

 

[ หˆsaสŠndษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'sounded' is the simple past tense of the verb 'sound,' which refers to the act of producing auditory sensations through vibrations. It can describe the way something is perceived by the ear. 'Sounded' can also imply giving an impression or making a statement that affects others' feelings or thoughts. This word is commonly used in contexts related to music, acoustics, or any form of noise and can also be employed metaphorically in social or emotional settings.

Synonyms

boomed, buzzed, echoed, resounded, ringed

Examples of usage

  • The music sounded beautiful during the concert.
  • Her voice sounded shaky when she spoke.
  • The alarm sounded at dawn.
  • It sounded like a great idea.
  • The echo sounded distant in the valley.

Translations

Translations of the word "sounded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‰เค‚เคกเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terdengar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒัƒั‡ะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brzmiaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ณดใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a sonnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sesi รงฤฑktฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ฆฌ๋‚ฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ znฤ›l

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ znelo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌ่ตทๆฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvenel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hljรณmaรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั‹ะฑั‹ัั‚ะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒกแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™s gษ™ldi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonรณ

Etymology

The word 'sounded' derives from the Old English term 'sundian,' which means to make a sound. The roots of this word can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *sundลnฤ…, which is connected to various cognates in other Germanic languages that convey a similar meaning of producing noise. As the English language evolved, so did the use of 'sound' and its related forms. In Middle English, 'sounden' appeared, reinforcing the idea of creating auditory vibrations. Over time, this term integrated into everyday language, expanding its meanings to encompass various contexts beyond mere noise, including emotional expressions and descriptions of perceptions. Today, 'sounded' is utilized in a myriad of contexts, showcasing its flexible nature in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,934, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.