sound
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/saʊnd/
integrity and validity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sound' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sund,' where 'sund' meant 'swimming or sea.'
Historical Evolution
'sund' transformed into the Middle English word 'sound,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sound.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'swimming or sea,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'vibration that can be heard.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a vibration that travels through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
The sound of the waves was soothing.
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Verb 1
emit or cause to emit sound.
The alarm sounded at 7 AM.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35