🇬🇧 Sound meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

When we use “sound” as a verb, it means to seem or appear a certain way just from how something is said or how a noise is made. If someone talks in a happy, bouncy voice, they sound excited. If someone talks slowly and quietly, they might sound tired or sad. You can ‘sound’ happy, angry, brave, bored, silly, or scared, even if we only hear your voice and don’t see your face.

My brother wanted to sound mysterious, but he ruined it by saying, “Wait, what was I being mysterious about?”

You sound super sure of your answer, which is impressive for someone who just asked what 2 plus 2 is.

You sound very confident for someone wearing socks that don’t match and a banana sticker on their forehead.

I try to sound grown-up on the phone, but my voice still squeaks like a rubber duck.

Dad tried to sound like he understood my math homework, but his eyebrows were doing panic dances.

Two kids sit by the door in the rain. Drops sound soft on the roof. Their voices sound small when they say "hello." Knocks at the door sound loud. Cats outside sound scared. The kids sound not scared, open the door, and smile when the wet cat runs in. They feel safe.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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