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Meaning of Sound
The primary meaning of the word "sound" is related to vibrations that travel through the air and can be heard.
Definitions
- A vibration that travels through the air and can be heard when it reaches the ear, typically producing the sensation of hearing
- A particular quality or tone of sound, especially one that is distinctive or characteristic
- In phonetics, a speech sound, especially one that is a distinct unit of sound in a language
Etymology of Sound
The word "sound" comes from Old English "sund", which is related to the verb "to sound", and is also connected to Old Norse "sundr", meaning "swimming" or "water", as it originally referred to the act of measuring the depth of water
The modern English word "sound" has evolved to encompass various meanings related to audible vibrations, as well as other concepts such as the quality of something or a body of water
Example Uses
- The sound of the ocean waves was soothing to her ears
- The new stereo system produces a high-quality sound that fills the entire room
- The doctor used a stethoscope to listen to the sound of her heartbeat