sound
The word "sound" has many uses across different parts of speech, which can be confusing for learners. As a verb, "sound" can be intransitive (e.g., "The alarm sounded") or transitive (e.g., "Sound the alarm"). It's also very common in the phrase "sounds good" or "sounds like a plan" to express approval or agreement. As an adjective, "sound" often means 'healthy' or 'reliable' (e.g., "a sound mind," "sound judgment"). As an adverb, it is almost exclusively used in the idiom "sound asleep," meaning deeply asleep.
💬Casual Conversation
Yo, my laptop's making a weird buzzing sound.
Did you try restarting it, dude?
Meanings
Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
"loud strange sound"
To seem to be something when heard or read; to give a particular impression.
"sounds like a plan"
Examples
That strange sound kept me awake all night.
Your new idea sounds really promising, let's discuss it.
He gave me some sound advice for my career path.
Does this plan sound good to you before we proceed?
I couldn't hear a sound from her room, which was odd.
Please, turn down that sound! I'm trying to study, dude!
Did you hear that weird sound coming from the server room?