sound (Noun) — The particular auditory effect produced by a given cause. ex. "the sound of rain on the roof" ex. "the beautiful sound of music"
sound (Noun) — The subjective sensation of hearing something. ex. "he strained to hear the faint sounds"
sound (Noun) — Mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium. ex. "falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them"
sound (Noun) — The sudden occurrence of an audible event. ex. "the sound awakened them"
sound (Noun) — The audible part of a transmitted signal. ex. "they always raise the sound for commercials"
sound (Noun) — (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language.
sound (Noun) — A narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water.
sound (Noun) — A large ocean inlet or deep bay. ex. "the main body of the sound ran parallel to the coast"
sound (Verb) — Appear in a certain way. ex. "This sounds interesting"
sound (Verb) — Make a certain noise or sound. ex. "She sounded 'Mmmmm'"
sound (Verb) — Give off a certain sound or sounds. ex. "This record sounds scratchy"
sound (Verb) — Announce by means of a sound. ex. "sound the alarm"
sound (Verb) — Utter with vibrating vocal chords.
sound (Verb) — Cause to sound. ex. "sound the bell" ex. "sound a certain note"
sound (Verb) — Measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line.
sound (Adjective) — Financially secure and safe. ex. "sound investments" ex. "a sound economy"
sound (Adjective) — Exercising or showing good judgment. ex. "a sound approach to the problem" ex. "sound advice" ex. "no sound explanation for his decision"
sound (Adjective) — In good condition; free from defect, damage or decay. ex. "a sound timber" ex. "the wall is sound" ex. "a sound foundation"
sound (Adjective) — In excellent physical condition. ex. "a sound mind in a sound body"
sound (Adjective) — Logically valid. ex. "a sound argument"
sound (Adjective) — Having legal efficacy or force. ex. "a sound title to the property"
sound (Adjective) — Free from moral defect. ex. "a man of sound character"
sound (Adjective) — (of sleep) deep and complete. ex. "a sound sleeper"
sound (Adjective) — Thorough. ex. "a sound thrashing"