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   sound

   /sound/

   noun

   • 1. vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear: "light travels faster than sound"
   • ▪ a thing that can be heard: "she heard the sound of voices in the hall" Similar noisenotedinracketrowbangreporthubbubresonancereverberationOpposite silence
   • ▪ the area or distance within which something can be heard: "we were always within sound of the train whistles" Similar hearing distancehearingdistanceearshotrange
   • 2. sound produced by continuous and regular vibrations, as opposed to noise.
   • 3. music, speech, and sound effects when recorded, used to accompany a film or video production, or broadcast: "a sound studio"
   • ▪ broadcasting by radio as distinct from television.
   • ▪ the distinctive quality of the music of a particular composer or performer or of the sound produced by a particular musical instrument: "the sound of the Beatles" Similar musictonesnotechord
   • ▪ music, especially popular music: informal "sounds of the Sixties"
   • 4. the ideas or impressions conveyed by words: "you've had a hard day, by the sound of it" Similar ideathoughtconceptimpressionprospectdescription

   verb

   • 1. emit or cause to emit sound: "a loud buzzer sounded" Similar go (off)resonateresoundreverberateblowblareringchimepealtolldingclangoperateset offplayblowblasttootblareringchimepealtolldingclangliterary:wind
   • ▪ give an audible signal to indicate (something): "a different bell begins to sound midnight"
   • ▪ express or convey (a warning): "pharmaceutical companies are sounding the alarm about counterfeit drugs"
   • ▪ test (the lungs or another body cavity) by noting the sound they produce: "the doctor sounded her chest"
   • 2. convey a specified impression when heard: "he sounded worried"
   • ▪ (of something or someone that has been described to one) convey a specified impression: "it sounds as though you really do believe that" Similar appear to beappearlooklook to belook likeseemseem to behave the appearance/air of beinggive/create the impression of beingstrike someone as beinggive every indication of beingappearlookseemgive/create the impression thatstrike someone thatgive every indication thatinformal:look like

   Word Origin Middle Englishsoun, from Anglo-Norman French soun (noun), suner (verb), from Latin sonus. The form with -d was established in the 16th century.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › soundSound Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word sound, from auditory impressions and sensations to musical styles and water passages. Explore synonyms, antonyms, examples, and related words for sound.

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   Sound is a vibration that propagates as an acoustic wave through a medium and can be perceived by humans and animals. Learn about the properties, types, and effects of sound waves, as well as the interdisciplinary science of acoustics and its subfields.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOUND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of sound as a noun, verb, adjective, and adverb in English. Find out how to use sound to describe something heard, seen, or felt, and how to distinguish it from noise.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word sound as a noun, adjective, and verb. Find out the different types of sounds, such as speech sounds, musical sounds, and sound waves, and how to measure, examine, or explore them.

6. www.britannica.com › science › sound-physicsSound | Properties, Types, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 13, 2024 · Sound is a mechanical disturbance from a state of equilibrium that propagates through an elastic material medium. Learn about the properties, types, and facts of sound waves, such as frequency, wavelength, amplitude, and intensity, with examples and videos.

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10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of sound – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › soundSound - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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    A sound is a noise, something you can hear if you're in the right spot and it's loud enough. A doorbell, a fire alarm, a cat's meow, or your brother's snoring — they’re all sounds. SKIP TO CONTENT