sounded
Translation
sounded, seemed, appeared
Examples
The alarm sounded early this morning.
The alarm sounded early this morning.
Her voice sounded strange on the phone.
Her voice sounded strange on the phone.
That plan sounded like a good idea.
That plan sounded like a good idea.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make a noise The alarm sounded.
((to sound)) + adjective to seem to be (adjective) Her voice sounded strange.
((to sound)) like + noun/clause to seem to be like (sth.) That sounded like a good idea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rang, seemed, appeared
Etymology
From Latin 'sonus' (sound), with the past tense suffix '-ed'.
Memory Tips
Think of a bell that *sounded* in the past to call people.