English

sound

saʊnd
Meaning: to seem or convey an impression through hearing
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base sound
3rd person singular present sounds
Present participle sounding
Past sounded
Will future will sound
Going-to future going to sound
Imperative negative don't sound / do not sound

Example sentences

That plan sounds like a great idea to me.
That plan sounds like a great idea to me.
Yeah, that sounds good.
Yeah, that sounds good.
The old detective novel calls the singer a broad, but the word sounds dated and insulting today.
The old detective novel calls the singer a broad, but the word sounds dated and insulting today.
The quiet music sounds almost divine in the old chapel.
The quiet music sounds almost divine in the old chapel.
The alarm sounds at regular intervals.
The alarm sounds at regular intervals.

Usage Notes

Used as a linking verb to express an impression based on what has been heard or read. Often followed by an adjective or 'like' + noun.

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