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Sound

UK /["/saʊnd/"]/US /["/saʊnd/"]/

Definition

something that you can hear

In simple words: Something you hear.

Examples

  • I heard a strange sound coming from the forest.
  • The sound of the waves is very relaxing.
  • Please turn down the sound of the television.
  • She made a sound when she tripped over the rug.
  • He tried to sound confident during the presentation.

Usage notes

Use 'sound' when talking about noise, music, or any auditory experience. It's a neutral term suitable for most contexts, including informal conversations and formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a sound wave—imagine waves rippling through the air.

Collocations

  • big
  • deafening
  • loud
  • hear
  • listen for
  • listen to
  • carry
  • travel
  • come
  • wave
  • effect
  • bite
  • at the sound of
  • without a sound
  • sound of
  • break the sound barrier
  • the speed of sound
  • big
  • deafening
  • loud
  • hear
  • listen for
  • listen to
  • carry
  • travel
  • come
  • wave
  • effect
  • bite
  • at the sound of
  • without a sound
  • sound of
  • break the sound barrier
  • the speed of sound
  • mono
  • stereo
  • surround
  • turn down
  • turn off
  • turn up
  • level
  • quality
  • system
  • live
  • different
  • new
  • create
  • develop

Synonyms

  • noise

Antonyms

  • silence
  • quiet

Common mistakes

  • Using 'sound' as a verb incorrectly in passive structures.
  • Confusing 'sound' with 'noise'—'sound' is neutral, while 'noise' often has a negative connotation.
  • Forgetting to specify the type of sound (e.g., 'loud sound' vs. just 'sound').