Top synonyms for “sound”: audio, auditory sensation, effectual, fathom, go, good, healthy, heavy, and 29 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause“the sound of rain on the roof”
- (noun)the subjective sensation of hearing something“he strained to hear the faint sounds”
- (noun)the audible part of a transmitted signal“they always raise the audio for commercials”
- (noun)(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
- (noun)the sudden occurrence of an audible event“the sound awakened them”
- (noun)a large ocean inlet or deep bay“the main body of the sound ran parallel to the coast”
- (noun)a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
- (noun)mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium“falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them”
- (verb)measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
- (verb)utter with vibrating vocal chords
- (verb)appear in a certain way“This sounds interesting”
- (verb)give off a certain sound or sounds“This record sounds scratchy”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "sound"?
Common synonyms for "sound" include audio, auditory sensation, effectual, fathom, go, good. Our thesaurus lists 37 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "sound"?
Antonyms for "sound" include silence, unsound. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "sound" mean?
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause Example: "the sound of rain on the roof"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
Synonyms give you more options to match syllable counts, meter, and rhyme schemes. When a word fits the meaning but not the rhythm, swap in a synonym with a different syllable count. Click any synonym above to jump straight to its rhyme page and continue writing.
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