sound

Definitions

1. noun

   Something you hear.

   Examples

   • He turned when he heard the sound of footsteps.
   • Nobody made a sound.
2. adjective

   Healthy and well.

   Examples

   • He was safe and sound.
   • A sound horse has no health problems.
3. adjective

   Strong and not damaged.

   Examples

   • Fred said the floor was sound.
   • The bridge has a sound foundation.
4. adjective

   Based on good reasons; sensible.

   Examples

   • The argument was logically sound.
   • Her money plan was sound and well thought out.
5. adjective

   Good or fine, in informal speech.

   Examples

   • How are you? I'm sound.
   • That's a sound track you're playing.
6. adjective

   Legally valid.

   Examples

   • He has a sound legal right to the land.
   • The lawyer confirmed the contract was sound.
7. adverb

   Deeply, as in sleeping.

   Examples

   • He slept so sound that nothing could wake him.
   • The baby slept sound through the storm.
8. interjection

   Used to say yes or okay, in informal British speech.

   Examples

   • I found my jacket. Sound.
   • We'll meet at six. Sound.
9. adjective

   Deep and peaceful, as sleep.

   Examples

   • He was sound asleep.
   • Her sleep was sound.
10. adjective

    Strong and hard, in old-fashioned use.

    Examples

    • He got a sound beating.
    • He gave the door a sound knock.