"Sound" Definition

Definitions for the word "Sound" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
1 sensation caused in the ear by the vibration of the surrounding air or other medium. 2 vibrations causing this sensation. 3 what is or may be heard. 4 idea or impression conveyed by words (don''t like the sound of that). 5 mere words. v. 1 (cause to) emit sound. 2 utter, pronounce (sound a warning note). 3 convey an impression when heard (sounds worried). 4 give an audible signal for (an alarm etc.). 5 test (the lungs etc.) By the sound produced. sound off talk loudly or express one''s opinions forcefully. soundless adj. [latin sonus]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
2. adj.
1 healthy; not diseased, injured, or rotten. 2 (of an opinion, policy, etc.) Correct, well-founded. 3 financially secure. 4 undisturbed (sound sleeper). 5 thorough (sound thrashing). adv. Soundly (sound asleep). soundly adv. Soundness n. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
3. v.
1 test the depth or quality of the bottom of (the sea or a river etc.). 2 (often foll. By out) inquire (esp. Discreetly) into the opinions or feelings of (a person). [french sonder from latin sub unda under the wave]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
4. n.
Strait (of water). [old english, = swimming]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
5. slang
to pump, or draw information from a person in an artful manner.
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864

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