noun

 

something that you hear or that can be heard

I could hear the sounds of the city through the open window.

 

verb

 

sound good/interesting/strange, etc: to seem good/interesting/strange, etc, from what you have heard or read

Your job sounds really interesting.

 

sound like/as if/as though: to seem like something from what you have heard or read

That sounds like a really good idea.

 

sound angry/happy/rude, etc: to seem angry/happy/rude, etc when you speak

You don't sound too sure about it.

 

to make a noise

It looks and sounds like a real bird.

 

adjective

 

good or safe and able to be trusted

sound advice/judgment

 

adverb

 

in a deep sleep