Cool MateSound
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').