To sound meaning in English

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Definition

(that) sounds (good): (that) seems, appears to be (good) verb
To sound is frequently used in a figurative sense:
You sounded angry on the phone last night. I got the impression that you were angry when I talked with you on the phone.
You sound like you need to take a break. It seems that you need to rest.
That sounds like a good idea. I think that is a good idea.
The piano sounds great. The noise the piano is making is very nice.
a sound: a noise, something audible noun
-Do you hear the sound of the wind? -Yes, we are 50 meters away from a tornado.
to sound: to make a noise, to resonate, to resound; to express, to speak verb

Examples

  • "In any case, destroying your computer sounds a bit extreme."
  • "Philip : Well, as exciting as that sounds, and it does sound exciting, this is the city of love."
  • "(Sound of alarm clock ringing)"
  • "(kissing sound)"
  • "Olaf: : It sounds very very violent."
  • "You sound a bit out of breath."
  • "it sounds... it sounds... arghhh!"
  • "Philip : Well, as exciting as that sounds, and it does sound exciting, this is the city of love."
  • "It sounds happy."
  • "(sound of bubbles and Bruno on microphone)"
  • "Sirens sound"
  • "It's a beautiful city, full of sights and sounds which are rich and pleasant, not unlike a perfume."
  • "I can't talk properly, so I use clicking sounds to communicate."
  • "Please use this time to be alone and to explore the sound of silence."
  • "Your planet sounds stupid."
  • "Sadly sitting in the dark, the only sound is that terrible bark, I want to kill the dog!"
  • "A lawsuit sounds good, Saul, but who can I sue?"
  • "this is a diminished chord... it sounds…"
  • "Glenn : Now don't sound so surprised, it's a lovely place."
  • "Dr. Gilchrist : Well, I just got here, but sure, escape sounds fun!"

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