Definition of sound

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of sound is as below...

Sound (v. t.) Fig.: To ascertain, or try to ascertain, the thoughts, motives, and purposes of (a person); to examine; to try; to test; to probe..

Lern More About Sound

Belabor :: Belabor (v. t.) To beat soundly; to cudgel.
Hum :: Hum (interj.) Ahem; hem; an inarticulate sound uttered in a pause of speech implying doubt and deliberation.
Nasal :: Nasal (n.) An elementary sound which is uttered through the nose, or through both the nose and the mouth simultaneously..
Percussion :: Percussion (n.) Hence: The effect of violent collision; vibratory shock; impression of sound on the ear.
Jingle :: "Jingle (v. i.) To sound with a fine, sharp, rattling, clinking, or tinkling sound; as, sleigh bells jingle..
Phonic :: Phonic (a.) Of or pertaining to sound; of the nature of sound; acoustic.
Ripple :: Ripple (v. i.) To make a sound as of water running gently over a rough bottom, or the breaking of ripples on the shore..
Portamento :: Portamento (n.) In singing, or in the use of the bow, a gradual carrying or lifting of the voice or sound very smoothly from one note to another; a gliding from tone to tone..
Intonation :: Intonation (n.) The act of sounding the tones of the musical scale.
Larrup :: Larrup (v. t.) To beat or flog soundly.
Labionasal :: Labionasal (n.) A labionasal sound or letter.
Healthful :: Healthful (a.) Full of health; free from illness or disease; well; whole; sound; healthy; as, a healthful body or mind; a healthful plant..
Unbalanced :: Unbalanced (a.) Being, or being thrown, out of equilibrium; hence, disordered or deranged in sense; unsteady; unsound; as, an unbalanced mind..
Sanity :: Sanity (n.) The condition or quality of being sane; soundness of health of body or mind, especially of the mind; saneness..
Lute :: Lute (v. i.) To sound, as a lute. Piers Plowman. Keats..
Creaking :: Creaking (n.) A harsh grating or squeaking sound, or the act of making such a sound..
Whir :: Whir (v. i.) To whirl round, or revolve, with a whizzing noise; to fly or more quickly with a buzzing or whizzing sound; to whiz..
Drowse :: Drowse (v. i.) To sleep imperfectly or unsoundly; to slumber; to be heavy with sleepiness; to doze.
Grate :: Grate (v. i.) To make a harsh sound by friction.
Shatter :: Shatter (v. t.) To disorder; to derange; to render unsound; as, to be shattered in intellect; his constitution was shattered; his hopes were shattered..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us