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sound
1 involving the use of good judgment, and therefore likely to be effectiveAdministrators should make sure the programmes are legally sound. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe intelligent thought or actions genius intellectual reasoned 1a reliable and sensibleFirms wishing to take part in the programme must be able to show that they are financially sound. Synonyms and related words
Sensible and reasonable practical sensible rational Synonyms and related words
Reliable and trustworthy reliable trustworthy consistent
Nouns frequently used with sound ▪ advice, approach, decision, judgment, practice, principle
2 thorougha sound understanding of basic teaching skills Synonyms and related words 3 healthybe of sound body/mind: The jury found that Holman was of sound mind when he committed the murder. Synonyms and related words
Feeling, looking and being healthy 4 safe, or in good conditionInvestigators found the plane to be structurally sound. Synonyms and related words 5 sound sleep is one that is difficult to wake you from Synonyms and related words
Sleepers and describing sleep 6 a sound punishment is severe Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe punishments carry commutable disciplinary 7 very good, excellentYou guys are sound. Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 01/04/2019
sound
1 involving the use of good judgment, and therefore likely to be effectiveAdministrators should make sure the programs are legally sound. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe intelligent thought or actions genius intellectual reasoned 1a reliable and sensibleFirms wishing to take part in the program must be able to show that they are financially sound. Synonyms and related words
Sensible and reasonable realistic practical sensible Synonyms and related words
Reliable and trustworthy reliable trustworthy consistent
Nouns frequently used with sound ▪ advice, approach, decision, judgment, practice, principle
2 thorougha sound understanding of basic teaching skills Synonyms and related words 3 healthybe of sound body/mind: The jury found that Holman was of sound mind when he committed the murder. Synonyms and related words
Feeling, looking and being healthy 4 safe, or in good conditionInvestigators found the airplane to be structurally sound. Synonyms and related words 5 sound sleep is one that is difficult to wake you from Synonyms and related words
Sleepers and describing sleep 6 a sound punishment is severe Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe punishments carry disciplinary exemplary 7 very good, excellentYou guys are sound. Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 01/04/2019
sound
1 countable something that you can hearMy car is making strange clicking sounds. sound of: the sound of voices/laughter/footsteps not make a sound (=be very quiet): Laura didn’t make a sound as she left the room. Synonyms and related words
General words for sound and qualities of sounds 1a uncountable energy that travels through air or water and that a human ear can hearThe aircraft could travel faster than the speed of sound. Synonyms and related words
2 uncountable the music, talking, and other noises that come from a radio, television, film etcSomething was interfering with the sound during the broadcast. Synonyms and related words
General words for sound and qualities of sounds 2a uncountable the loudness of a radio, television etcTurn the sound up a bit – I can’t hear. Synonyms and related words
General words for sound and qualities of sounds
3 countable the particular musical style of a person, band, or placeHe plays an original jazz-gospel sound. Synonyms and related words 4 sounds plural Britishinformalrecorded musicSynonyms and related words
Types of music acid house acid jazz ambient 5 countable a long narrow area of water that connects two larger areas of water Synonyms and related words
General words for areas of water body of water channel field
by the sound of it/things like the sound of something
sound
1 countable something that you can hearMy car is making strange clicking sounds. sound of: the sound of voices/laughter/footsteps not make a sound (=be very quiet): Laura didn’t make a sound as she left the room. Synonyms and related words
General words for sound and qualities of sounds 1a uncountable energy that travels through air or water and that a human ear can hearThe aircraft could travel faster than the speed of sound. Synonyms and related words
2 uncountable the music, talking, and other noises that come from a radio, television, movie, etc.Something was interfering with the sound during the broadcast. Synonyms and related words
General words for sound and qualities of sounds 2a uncountable the loudness of a radio, television, etc.Turn the sound up a little – I can’t hear. Synonyms and related words
General words for sound and qualities of sounds
3 countable the particular musical style of a person, band, or placeHe plays an original jazz-gospel sound. Synonyms and related words 4 countable a long narrow area of water that connects two larger areas of water Synonyms and related words
General words for areas of water body of water channel field 5 sounds plural BritishinformaltunesSynonyms and related words
Types of music acid house acid jazz ambient
by the sound of it/things like the sound of something
sound
1 linking verb to seem good, bad, interesting, exciting etc according to what you have heard, read, or knowA cup of tea sounds perfect. sound like: Malta sounds like a great place for a relaxing holiday. it sounds as if/as though: It sounds as if he’s never home. Synonyms and related words 2 to show a particular emotion or quality in your voiceHe always sounds too busy to talk. sound like: I don’t want to sound like I’m complaining, but this plan is unfair. sound as if/as though: It sounds as if you’re getting a cold. Synonyms and related words
To show or express emotions 3 intransitive to produce a soundThe sirens sounded, warning of a tornado. Synonyms and related words 3a transitive to make something produce a soundTrains are required to sound their whistles as they approach a crossing. Synonyms and related words
4 transitive to pronounce a particular letter in a wordHe has trouble sounding the letter ‘r’. Synonyms and related words
Pronunciation and pronouncing words pronunciation pronounce articulation 5 to express a particular reaction to a situation, idea, or eventsound a positive/hopeful/confident note: Officials sounded a hopeful note about finding the funding for the new school. sound a note of caution/warning: A recovery in sales has been reported but most retailers have sounded a note of caution. sound a warning/alarm (=inform people of a danger): The scheme hopes to sound an early warning to teenagers about the dangers of smoking. Synonyms and related words 6 transitive to measure the depth of an area of water such as a lake or the sea using special equipment Synonyms and related words
sound
1 linking verb to seem good, bad, interesting, exciting, etc. according to what you have heard, read, or knowA cup of tea sounds perfect. sound like: Costa Rica sounds like a great place for a relaxing vacation. it sounds as if/as though: It sounds as if he’s never home. Synonyms and related words 2 to show a particular emotion or quality in your voiceHe always sounds too busy to talk. sound like: I don’t want to sound like I’m complaining, but this plan is unfair. sound as if/as though: It sounds as if you’re getting a cold. Synonyms and related words
To show or express emotions 3 intransitive to produce a soundThe sirens sounded, warning of a tornado. Synonyms and related words 3a transitive to make something produce a soundTrains are required to sound their whistles as they approach a crossing. Synonyms and related words
4 transitive to pronounce a particular letter in a wordHe has trouble sounding the letter “r.” Synonyms and related words
Pronunciation and pronouncing words pronunciation pronounce articulation 5 to express a particular reaction to a situation, idea, or eventsound a positive/hopeful/confident note: Officials sounded a hopeful note about finding the funding for the new school. sound a note of caution/warning: A recovery in sales has been reported but most retailers have sounded a note of caution. sound a warning/alarm (=inform people of a danger): The program hopes to sound an early warning to teenagers about the dangers of smoking. Synonyms and related words 6 transitive to measure the depth of an area of water such as a lake or the ocean using special equipment Synonyms and related words
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