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sounded

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈsaʊndɪd// UK //sˈaʊndɪd// sound·ed

v. to seem like something based on what you heard or read. You use this to describe your impression of a person, an idea, or a situation.

v. to convey a specific impression when heard or read. Functions as a copular or linking verb, connecting the subject to an adjective or noun phrase that describes it.


SIMPLE

The plan sounded great to everyone in the room.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager's voice sounded tired over the phone after the long meeting ended.

COMPLEX

Although the proposal sounded plausible during the initial presentation, closer inspection revealed several significant logistical flaws that the team had overlooked.

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Origin

Doublet of sonata.

Usage

As a linking verb, it is followed by an adjective (subject complement) rather than an adverb.

Pitfall

He sounded happily on the phone.He sounded happy on the phone.As a linking verb, it must be followed by an adjective to describe the subject, not an adverb.

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