To sound meaning in English
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Definition
(that) sounds (good): (that) seems, appears to be (good)
To sound is frequently used in a figurative sense:
You sounded angry on the phone last night. I got the impression that you were angry when I talked with you on the phone.
You sound like you need to take a break. It seems that you need to rest.
That sounds like a good idea. I think that is a good idea.
The piano sounds great. The noise the piano is making is very nice.
a sound: a noise, something audible
-Do you hear the sound of the wind? -Yes, we are 50 meters away from a tornado.
to sound: to make a noise, to resonate, to resound; to express, to speak
- "Sirens sound"
- "Wait, that doesn't sound right, something's wrong."
- "It's a beautiful city, full of sights and sounds which are rich and pleasant, not unlike a perfume."
- "-Was I sounding hesitant?"
- "Your planet sounds stupid."
- "Sadly sitting in the dark, the only sound is that terrible bark, I want to kill the dog!"
- "Dr. Gilchrist : Well, I just got here, but sure, escape sounds fun!"
- "(kissing sound)"
- "You sound a bit out of breath."
- "What's that sound?"
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