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Definitions
Etymologies
- Middle English soun, from Old French son, from Latin sonus; see swen- in Indo-European roots.Middle English, from Old English gesund.Middle English, from Old English sund, swimming, sea.Middle English sounden, from Old French sonder, from sonde, sounding line, probably of Germanic origin.
Examples
“N" sometimes sounds like ng, and so represents 7, as in "Bank" (977) which _sounds_ like”
“The name sounds like an exotic woman; maybe the name of some foreign thriller in the movie house.”
The Huffington Post: Alan W. Silberberg: Oldest Tech, Newest Hero?
“The phrase sounds so innocent, but it means launching a decapitating surprise attack, a first strike against a foe in order to take out leadership targets like Moscow and military targets, especially nuclear weapons.”
“My name sounds to my ears like a hiss, long drawn out and evocative of the serpent I have so lately seen carved into the door of the chapel below.”
Simon & Schuster: Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor, Vampire Slayer
“The title sounds like a type of cheese, which is about right.”
“Since then I've always thought of Elway as El Johnway, because the title sounds appropriately mythic and grandiose.”
The Huffington Post: Jenny Shank: Writing the Decent Denver Novel
“The title sounds like a two-word pitch for the film in pidgin English.”
“I will admit, the title sounds cool and makes some of us feel like we are doing a good job.”
The Huffington Post: Kristofer Eisenla: Are You an Apple or Banana?
“Just think about what his name sounds like spit out of the mouth of Gingrich with not a small measure of disdain.”
The Huffington Post: Sandy Goodman: Who Is Saul Alinsky and Why is Newt Demonizing Him?
“If the title sounds interesting or catchy, we'll be more likely to open the email.”
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