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Definitions of sound
  1. noun
    (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language

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  2. adjective
    logically valid
    "a sound argument"
  3. verb
    measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line

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  4. noun
    the subjective sensation of hearing something
    "he strained to hear the faint sounds"

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  5. verb
    make a certain noise or sound

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  6. adjective
    having legal efficacy or force
    "a sound title to the property"

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  7. adjective
    in excellent physical condition
    "a sound mind in a sound body"

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  8. noun
    the audible part of a transmitted signal

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  9. adjective
    (of sleep) deep and complete
    "a sound sleeper"
  10. noun
    a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

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  11. adjective
    exercising or showing good judgment
    "a sound approach to the problem" "sound advice" "no sound explanation for his decision"
  12. verb
    utter with vibrating vocal chords

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  13. noun
    a large ocean inlet or deep bay
    "the main body of the sound ran parallel to the coast"
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  14. verb
    announce by means of a sound
    "sound the alarm"
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  15. verb
    appear in a certain way
    "This sounds interesting"
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  16. verb
    cause to sound
    "sound the bell" "sound a certain note"
  17. adjective
    complete; thorough
    "politicians have no sound grasp of technology issues" "he has a sound understanding of the law"

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  18. adjective
    financially secure and safe
    "sound investments" "a sound economy"
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  19. adjective
    free from moral defect
    "a man of sound character"

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  20. verb
    give off a certain sound or sounds
    "This record sounds scratchy"
  21. adjective
    in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
    "a sound timber" "the wall is sound" "a sound foundation"

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  22. noun
    mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
    "falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them"
  23. noun
    the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
    "the sound of rain on the roof" "the beautiful sound of music"
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  24. noun
    the sudden occurrence of an audible event
    "the sound awakened them"
  25. adjective
    vigorous or severe
    "a sound thrashing"

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