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sound

UK
/saʊnd/
US
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sound absorbing
sound absorbing

Translations

soundnoun
sounds
pl
UK
/saʊnd/
US
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The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing.
Le son des vagues qui s’écrasaient sur le rivage était apaisant.
détroitAu sens géographique d’un bras de mer ou d’un passage étroit entre deux étendues d’eau.
The ship navigated through the sound to reach the open ocean.
Le navire a traversé le détroit pour atteindre l’océan ouvert.
Additional translations
bruitQuand il s’agit d’un bruit particulier ou d’un effet sonore.
Synonyms
noise
tone
resonance
echo
ring
vibration
melody
harmony
pitch
auditory sensation
soundverb
sounded
Past Simple
sounded
Past Participle
sounding
Gerund
UK
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US
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The alarm sounded loudly in the middle of the night.
L’alarme a retenti bruyamment au milieu de la nuit.
semblerQuand le verbe exprime l’impression produite à l’oreille.
Her voice sounded cheerful over the phone.
Sa voix semblait joyeuse au téléphone.
sonderAu sens de mesurer la profondeur ou d’examiner de façon indirecte.
The sailors sounded the depth of the ocean to ensure safe passage.
Les marins ont sondé la profondeur de l’océan pour garantir un passage sûr.
He sounded each letter carefully to help the child learn to read.
Il a prononcé chaque lettre avec soin pour aider l’enfant à apprendre à lire.
sonnerPour une alarme, une cloche, un sifflet, etc.
The referee sounded the whistle to start the game.
L’arbitre a sonné le sifflet pour commencer le match.
Synonyms
resonate
echo
ring
chime
peal
clang
toll
buzz
hum
soundadjective
sounder
Comp.
soundest
Super.
UK
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US
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The bridge was declared sound after the inspection.
Le pont a été déclaré sain après l'inspection.
solideAu sens d’argumentation, de jugement ou de raisonnement.
She gave a sound argument for her proposal.
Elle a प्रस्तुतé un argument solide pour sa proposition.
solideAu sens financier.
The company is in a sound financial position.
L’entreprise est dans une position financière solide.
profondS’emploie surtout avec le sommeil.
He had a sound sleep after the long journey.
Il a eu un sommeil profond après le long voyage.
Additional translations
sévèreAu sens d’une défaite, d’une correction ou d’une raclée.
Synonyms
healthy
robust
solid
secure
sane
sensible
valid
Antonyms
unsound
soundadverb
Archaic/literary use meaning ‘soundly; deeply’ (e.g., “sleep sound”).
profondémentEmploi littéraire ou archaïque.
After the long march, the soldiers slept sound all night.
Après la longue marche, les soldats ont dormi profondément toute la nuit.
Synonyms
soundly
deeply
fast
thoroughly
completely
entirely
firmly
securely

Definitions

soundnoun
A vibration that travels through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing.
A particular auditory effect produced by a given cause.
The sound of the alarm clock woke me up at 6 AM.
The sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of hearing by vibrations transmitted through the air or other medium.
She was startled by the sudden sound in the quiet room.
A musical, vocal, or mechanical noise.
The band was known for their unique sound that blended jazz and rock.
A narrow stretch of water forming an inlet or connecting two wider areas of water such as two seas or a sea and a lake.
The ship navigated through the sound to reach the open ocean.
The audio component of a film, television program, broadcast, or recording.
The sound was slightly out of sync with the video.
soundverb
To emit or produce a sound.
The alarm sounded loudly in the middle of the night.
To make a particular noise or convey a specific impression when heard.
Her voice sounded cheerful over the phone.
To measure the depth of water, typically using a line or electronic device.
The sailors sounded the depth of the ocean to ensure safe passage.
To pronounce or articulate a word or letter.
He sounded each letter carefully to help the child learn to read.
To give a signal or warning by making a noise.
The referee sounded the whistle to start the game.
To probe, test, or investigate (someone’s opinion, intentions, or the depth/condition of something), often in a cautious or indirect way.
She sounded her colleagues out about the proposed changes before the meeting.
To investigate, test, or find out the opinions or intentions of someone, often by indirect questioning (usually followed by “out”).
The manager sounded the employees out about the proposed schedule change.
soundadjective
In good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased.
The bridge was declared sound after the inspection.
Based on valid reasoning or good judgment.
She gave a sound argument for her proposal.
Financially secure and reliable.
The company is in a sound financial position.
Deep and undisturbed (used to describe sleep).
He had a sound sleep after the long journey.
Severe or thorough; vigorous and decisive (especially of blows, punishment, or defeat).
The team suffered a sound thrashing in the final match.
soundadverb
Soundly; deeply; thoroughly (used especially after a verb, chiefly in archaic or literary style).
After the long march, the soldiers slept sound all night.
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