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Meaning of sounds
The primary meaning of the word "sounds" refers to vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's ear.
Etymology of sounds
The word "sounds" originates from the Old English word "sund", which is also the source of the Modern English word "sound"
The Old English word "sund" is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "swundiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Schall" and the Dutch word "geluid"
The Proto-Germanic word "swundiz" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "swen-", which meant "to sound" or "to resound"
Synonyms
Definitions
- Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's ear
- * A noise or series of noises, especially when considered as having a particular quality or character
- * A particular quality or character of a person's voice
Usage Examples
- The sounds of the city were overwhelming, with car horns, sirens, and chatter filling the air
- * She loved the sounds of nature, from birdsong to babbling brooks
- * The new audio equipment produced high-quality sounds that were crystal clear