A1noun 1K

Sound

🇬🇧 UK /["/saʊnd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/saʊnd/"]/

Meaning of Sound

something that you can hear

In simple words: Something you hear.

Sound in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Sound

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.

Related words

Collocations with 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
• 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 for Sound

• noise

Opposites of Sound

• silence
• quiet

Common mistakes with Sound

• 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').

Frequently asked questions about Sound

What does Sound mean?

Something you hear.

What is the definition of Sound?

something that you can hear

How do you use Sound in a sentence?

I heard a strange sound coming from the forest.

Can you give another example of Sound?

The sound of the waves is very relaxing.

What are synonyms for Sound?

Common alternatives include noise.

What is the opposite of Sound?

Opposite meanings include silence, quiet.

What words go with Sound?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Sound?

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').

How do you pronounce Sound?

US: /["/saʊnd/"]/, UK: /["/saʊnd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sound?

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.

What CEFR level is Sound?

"Sound" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.