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sound

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SOUND

1 —none. 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. —verb. 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 adjective. [latin sonus]

SOUND

2 —adjective. 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). —adverb. Soundly (sound asleep). ? soundly adverb. Soundness none. [old english]

SOUND

3 verb. 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]

SOUND

4 none. Strait (of water). [old english, = swimming]

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none sensation ear vibration air other medium what may idea impression don like mere cause emit utter pronounce

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