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This is from Merriam-Webster's online dictionary. It's the thesaurus entry for "sound."
sound (verb,1)
1 to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves
//the stranded hiker's cries for help sounded throughout the canyon
2 to give the impression of being
//the idea at least sounds plausible
3 to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
//a person who certainly isn't shy about sounding her opinions
4 to make known openly or publicly
//the grand opening of the region's newest and largest mall has been loudly sounded for months
sound (verb,2)
1 to measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line
//the pilot sounded the river to make sure we weren't in any danger of runnin
2 to cast oneself head first into deep water
//a whale suddenly surfaced and then, just as suddenly, sounded
sound (noun,1)
1 range of hearing
//wandered off, out of her parents' sight and sound
sound (noun,2)
1 a narrow body of water between two land masses
//Long Island Sound is between Connecticut and Long Island, New York
sound (adjective)
1 according to the rules of logic
//sound reasoning alone should tell you that the result is invalid
2 enjoying health and vigor
//the horse is getting along in years, but still perfectly sound
3 marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
//the shed looks flimsy, but it's actually surprisingly sound
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