Word a Day
sound
What does sound mean?
sound (noun): the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use sound in a sentence?
- The sound of rain on the roof. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- The beautiful sound of music. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce sound?
/saʊnd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are antonyms of sound?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “sound”?
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What does “sound” mean?
the person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel
Not quite: that's what captain means.
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
Not quite: that's what collection means.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
Right! That's what “sound” means.
a structure built or serving as an abode of human beings
Not quite: that's what house means.
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