Sound is what our ears hear. It can be music, noise, or any kind of audio. We use the word to talk about noises around us.
I hear a sound outside my window.
The sound of birds is very nice.
As a verb, to sound means to check something by sending signals or measurements. It is often used for water depth or testing things.
We sounded the depth of the sea.
They sounded the pipe for leaks.
Sound means a narrow area of water between two lands. It is often used for parts of sea or large lakes.
They sailed across the sound to reach the island.
The Puget Sound is very beautiful.
To sound someone out means to try to find their opinion or feelings carefully. It is used mostly in conversations or decisions.
I will sound him out about the plan.
She sounded the team for their thoughts.
To sound means to make a noise or signal with voice or an instrument. People often use it to describe alarms or signals.
The bell sounded at seven o'clock.
He sounded the horn loudly.
Sound as an adjective can describe a voice or noise that is clear, rich, and full. It means good quality of sound.
He has a sound voice in singing.
The speaker gave a sound tone.
To sound something means to examine or explore it carefully to understand or check its condition or value.
The doctor sounded the lung for problems.
We sounded the idea before deciding.
