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Moderatesounds
The correct spelling is sounds.
How to pronounce sounds
/saʊndz/
nounIPA: /saʊndz/
Say it like: Sow-nds
The correct spelling is sounds. A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium. For example: "He turned when he heard the sound of footsteps behind him. Nobody made a sound."
Usage Examples
“He turned when he heard the sound of footsteps behind him. Nobody made a sound.”
“Stay within the sound of my voice.”
“When the horn sounds, take cover.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.
- 2.A vibration capable of causing such sensations.
- 3.A distinctive style and sonority of a particular musician, orchestra etc
- 4.Noise without meaning; empty noise.
- 5.Earshot, distance within which a certain noise may be heard.
verb
- 1.To produce a sound.
- 2.To convey an impression by one's sound.
- 3.To be conveyed in sound; to be spread or published; to convey intelligence by sound.
- 4.To resound.
- 5.(often with in) To arise or to be recognizable as arising in or from a particular area of law.
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