sound Synonyms
Another word for sound
• verb (Context 1)
To convey a specified impression when heard or described.
"Your proposal for the community garden sounds wonderful to everyone on the committee."
• noun (Context 2)
Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
"The soothing noise of rain tapping against the window helped everyone relax."
• verb (Context 3)
To emit or cause to emit noise, music, or an audible signal.
"The bell will ring at noon to mark the end of the morning lecture."
• adjective (Context 4)
Based on valid reason, good judgment, or reliable evidence.
"Her mentor always offered valid financial advice before she signed any major business contracts."
• adverb (Context 5)
Deeply and completely (used especially with 'asleep').
"Exhausted from the long mountain hike, the children were fast asleep within minutes of going to bed."
• noun (Context 6)
Music, speech, and acoustic effects when recorded, broadcast, or distinctively styled by a performer.
"The jazz ensemble developed a distinctive acoustic audio that set them apart from their contemporaries."
• adjective (Context 7)
In good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased.
"Despite the age of the cottage, the surveyor confirmed that the roof and foundations were structurally intact."
• noun (Context 8)
The impression or implication conveyed by a statement, description, or proposal.
"We liked the ring of the new research fellowship and decided to apply immediately."
• adjective (Context 9)
Deep, undisturbed, and complete (especially in reference to sleep).
"A cool, quiet bedroom is essential for a deep night's sleep."
• verb (Context 10)
To inquire cautiously or discreetly into the opinions or intentions of someone.
"The director decided to sound out the board members on the new policy before calling a formal vote."
• noun (Context 11)
A wide coastal inlet of the sea or ocean that is larger than a bay, or a narrow channel connecting two larger bodies of water or separating an island from the mainland.
"Ferry boats cross the calm waters of the inlet several times a day to connect the island communities."
• verb (Context 12)
To measure the depth of water in a sea, lake, or river by means of a weighted line or sonar.
"The research vessel paused near the reef to fathom the depth of the ocean floor."
Opposites of sound
The opposite of sound shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: