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sound 1 S0576500 (sound)n.1. a. Vibrations transmitted through an elastic solid or a liquid or gas, with frequencies in the approximate range of 20 to 20,000 hertz, capable of being detected by human organs of hearing.b. Transmitted vibrations of any frequency.c. The sensation stimulated in the organs of hearing by such vibrations in the air or other medium.d. Such sensations considered as a group.2. A distinctive noise: a hollow sound.3. The distance over which something can be heard: within sound of my voice.4. Linguistics a. An articulation made by the vocal apparatus: a vowel sound.b. The distinctive character of such an articulation: The words bear and bare have the same sound.5. A mental impression; an implication: didn't like the sound of the invitation.6. Auditory material that is recorded, as for a movie.7. Meaningless noise.8. Music A distinctive style, as of an orchestra or singer.9. Archaic Rumor; report.v. sound·ed, sound·ing, sounds v.intr.1. a. To make or give forth a sound: The siren sounded.b. To be given forth as a sound: The fanfare sounded.2. To present a particular impression: That argument sounds reasonable.v.tr.1. To cause to give forth or produce a sound: sounded the gong.2. To summon, announce, or signal by a sound: sound a warning.3. Linguistics To articulate; pronounce: sound a vowel.4. To make known; celebrate: "Nations unborn your mighty names shall sound" (Alexander Pope).5. To examine (a body organ or part) by causing to emit sound; auscultate.Phrasal Verb: sound off1. To express one's views vigorously: was always sounding off about higher taxes.2. To count cadence when marching in military formation.
[Middle English soun, from Old French son, from Latin sonus; see swen- in Indo-European roots.]
sound 2 S0576500 (sound)adj. sound·er, sound·est 1. Free from defect, decay, or damage; in good condition: Is the bridge sound?2. Free from disease or injury. See Synonyms at healthy.3. a. Marked by or showing common sense and good judgment; levelheaded: a sound approach to the problem.b. Based on valid reasoning; having no logical flaws: a sound conclusion; sound reasoning. See Synonyms at valid.c. Logic Of or relating to an argument in which all the premises are true and the conclusion follows from the premises.4. a. Secure or stable: a partnership that started on a sound footing.b. Financially secure or safe: a sound economy.5. Thorough; complete: gave their rivals a sound thrashing.6. Deep and unbroken; undisturbed: a sound sleep.7. Compatible with an accepted point of view; orthodox: sound doctrine.adv. Thoroughly; deeply: sound asleep.
[Middle English, from Old English gesund.]
sound′ly adv.sound′ness n.
sound 3 S0576500 (sound)n.1. Abbr. Sd.a. A long, relatively wide body of water, larger than a strait or a channel, connecting larger bodies of water.b. A long, wide ocean inlet.2. Archaic The swim bladder of a fish.
[Middle English, from Old English sund, swimming, sea.]
sound 4 S0576500 (sound)v. sound·ed, sound·ing, sounds v.tr.1. To measure the depth of (water), especially by means of a weighted line; fathom.2. To try to learn the attitudes or opinions of: sounded out her feelings.3. To probe (a body cavity) with a sound.v.intr.1. To measure depth.2. To dive swiftly downward. Used of a marine mammal or a fish.3. To look into a possibility; investigate.n. An instrument used to examine or explore body cavities, as for foreign bodies or other abnormalities, or to dilate strictures in them.
[Middle English sounden, from Old French sonder, from sonde, sounding line, probably of Germanic origin.]
sound′a·ble adj.Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. | soundly - deeply or completely; "slept soundly through the storm"; "the baby is sleeping soundly" | | 2. | soundly - completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly'); "he was soundly defeated"; "we beat him good"good, thoroughlycolloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech |
soundlyadverb1. thoroughly, completely, absolutely They were soundly beaten.2. sensibly, wisely, prudently, correctly, properly, reasonably, logically, rationally, responsibly Changes must be soundly based in economic reality.3. deeply, peacefully, without waking How can he sleep soundly at night?Translationssound1 (saund) adjective1. strong or in good condition. The foundations of the house are not very sound; He's 87, but he's still sound in mind and body. 健康的，完好的 健康的，完好的 2. (of sleep) deep. She's a very sound sleeper. 酣睡的 酣睡的3. full; thorough. a sound basic training. 徹底的 彻底的4. accurate; free from mistakes. a sound piece of work. 正確的 正确的5. having or showing good judgement or good sense. His advice is always very sound. 合理的 合理的ˈsoundly adverb 正確地 正确地ˈsoundness noun 堅定性，正當 坚定性，正当 sound asleep sleeping deeply. The baby is sound asleep. 酣睡的 酣睡的EncyclopediaSeesoundsoundly
Synonyms for soundlyadv thoroughlySynonyms- thoroughly
- completely
- absolutely
adv sensiblySynonyms- sensibly
- wisely
- prudently
- correctly
- properly
- reasonably
- logically
- rationally
- responsibly
adv deeplySynonyms- deeply
- peacefully
- without waking
Synonyms for soundlyadv completely and absolutely ('good' is sometimes used informally for 'thoroughly')SynonymsRelated Words |