sound
Translation
sound, noise, strait, impression
Examples
I heard a strange sound outside.
I heard a strange sound outside.
The sound of the music was too loud.
The sound of the music was too loud.
We sailed across the sound to the island.
We sailed across the sound to the island.
I don't like the sound of that idea.
I don't like the sound of that idea.
Grammar Patterns
a sound - a particular noise. I heard a loud sound.
the sound of ((sth.)) - the noise produced by something. The sound of the rain is relaxing.
the sound of ((it)) - the impression given by something. I like the sound of that plan.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Old English 'sund' (swimming, sea) and Old French 'son' (from Latin 'sonus' for noise). Two different origins for its different meanings.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'sound' of the sea in a geographical 'sound' (strait). This links two meanings.