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Vocabulary Entry
sound
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A sound is a noise or vibration that can be heard.
Example Sentences
"The sound of the waves was soothing."
"She heard a strange sound coming from the attic."
"The sound of laughter filled the room."
V
verb
To sound means to make a noise or to convey a certain impression.
Example Sentences
"The bell will sound at noon."
"He tried to sound confident during the meeting."
"The siren sounded loudly in the night."
A
adjective
Sound, when used as an adjective, means in good condition or reliable.
Example Sentences
"The building is structurally sound."
"She gave sound advice on how to proceed."
"The team made a sound decision based on the data."