Sound like meaning in English

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Definition

(He) sounds like (he needs to take a break): It appears or seems like (he needs a break) idiom
(She) sounds like (an American!): (From her accent), it seems that (she is an American!) idiom

Examples

  • "That doesn't sound like something I'd say."
  • "Sounds like you've really done your homework here Sue."
  • "A drink or two sounds like a great idea."
  • "Sounds like quite a trip."
  • "It sounds like you've got some company!"
  • "Joan : Sounds like my kind of place."
  • "Philip : Yeah, it sounds like... Jingle bells."
  • "Vanessa : I see... That sounds like a security risk."
  • "Lucie : Hmm. Sounds like you have a motive too, Edward!"
  • "Moira : It sounds like you're really doing some good work for the world, Susan."
  • "Dr. Loblaw : Sounds like a party!"
  • "Bruno : You sound like you're at an airport."
  • "Susie : That sounds like a porn website... and it's really disturbing."
  • "Bethany : Well Mr. Warbuckle, it sounds like you've got quite a situation on your hands."
  • "Bruno : That sounds like a perfect solution to me."
  • "It sounds like my husband is doing it again."
  • "Brent : Sounds like my ideal holiday, Candy."
  • "Icarus : Wow Edward, that sounds like a hit!"
  • "It was a good start, but now it sounds like you're reading from a script."
  • "That doesn't sound like Icarus."
Exercise 1
Perception Problems! Complete the sentences below with the verbs from the following list:

Taste | Hear | Sound | Feel | Listen | Touch | Smell

Not all verbs are used, and verbs should be conjugated correctly.

This band is terrible! Their music like dogs barking.
I think my pants are torn. It like they have a hole in them.
Take this cake out of my mouth! It like a rubber shoe.
Ugh! The kitchen is disgusting! It like something is burning!
Perception Problems! Complete the sentences below with the verbs from the following list:

Taste | Hear | Sound | Feel | Listen | Touch | Smell

Not all verbs are used, and verbs should be conjugated correctly.

This band is terrible! Their music sounds 1 like dogs barking.
I think my pants are torn. It feels 2 like they have a hole in them.
Take this cake out of my mouth! It tastes 3 like a rubber shoe.
Ugh! The kitchen is disgusting! It smells 4 like something is burning!
1 sounds: "Sound" or "hearing" is one of the 5 major senses. It describes the perception of sound or noise through the ears. To describe the noise or sound, we describe what it "sounds like".
2 feels: "Touch" is one of the 5 major senses, however to describe the sensation that something, such as a fabric has, we use the verb "feel". "Feel" describes the perception of touch or contact, using the fingers or any other part of the body.
3 tastes: "Taste" is one of the 5 major senses. It describes the perception of flavor orally, or through the mouth. To describe the flavor of something, we describe what it "tastes like". In this scene, Shane and Greg compare the "taste" of water.
4 smells: "Smell" is one of the 5 major senses. It describes the perception of odor or scent through the nose. To describe the odor or aroma of something, we describe what it "smells like".

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