sound
(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language.
A narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water.
A large ocean inlet or deep bay.
“the main body of the sound ran parallel to the coast”
Mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium.
“falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them”
The particular auditory effect produced by a given cause.
“the sound of rain on the roof”
“the beautiful sound of music”
The sudden occurrence of an audible event.
“the sound awakened them”
The subjective sensation of hearing something.
“he strained to hear the faint sounds”
The audible part of a transmitted signal.
Exercising or showing good judgment.
“a sound approach to the problem”
“sound advice”
Complete; thorough.
“politicians have no sound grasp of technology issues”
“he has a sound understanding of the law”
Financially secure and safe.
“sound investments”
“a sound economy”
Free from moral defect.
“a man of sound character”
Logically valid.
“a sound argument”
In good condition; free from defect or damage or decay.
“a sound timber”
“the wall is sound”
Vigorous or severe.
“a sound thrashing”
Having legal efficacy or force.
“a sound title to the property”
In excellent physical condition.
“a sound mind in a sound body”
(of sleep) deep and complete.
“a sound sleeper”
Utter with vibrating vocal chords.
Announce by means of a sound.
“sound the alarm”
Appear in a certain way.
“This sounds interesting”
Cause to sound.
“sound the bell”
“sound a certain note”
Give off a certain sound or sounds.
“This record sounds scratchy”
Measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line.
Make a certain noise or sound.