Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Something that is experienced through the sense of hearing; it can be a noise, voice, or melody. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
Henry hoped he sounded convincing.Jensen already sounds annoyed.I'm sure an alarm will be sounding very soon.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English soun and Anglo-French sun, originating from Latin sonus, meaning "a noise or a tone," dating back to the 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
139 mentions per 1 million words
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