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Meaning ofsoundin English

sound

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Pluralsounds
Comparative Adjectivesounder
Superlative Adjectivesoundest
Comparative Adverbsounder
Superlative Adverbsoundest
Past Tensesounded
Participle Verbsounding
Third Person Singularsounds

Definitions

Noun
1. vibrations perceived by the ear
2. vibrations causing hearing sensations
3. a musician's distinctive style; sonority
  The musician's unique sound captivated the audience.
4. noise without meaning
  The noise from the construction site was just a meaningless sound.
5. a spoken language unit (phonetics)
  The pronunciation of the sound was difficult for non-native speakers.
6. a narrow water inlet or strait; connecting seas
  The boat navigated through the sound between the two islands.
Adjective
1. heavy; applied with force
  The boxer delivered a sound punch to his opponent's jaw.
2. legally valid; justified (by law)
  The court ruled that the contract was sound and binding.
3. secure or stable; free from defects
  The bridge is sound and can support heavy traffic.
4. quiet and deep (sleep)
  The baby slept sound in her crib all night.
5. deep and peaceful (sleep)
  The child slept sound through the night without waking up.

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