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sound2

 
pronunciation:
saUnd
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: sounder, soundest
definition 1: free of defect, decay, or injury; healthy or in good condition.
synonyms:
fit, healthy, intact, undamaged, unharmed, uninjured, unscathed, whole
antonyms:
unhealthy, unsound
similar words:
able-bodied, all right, blooming, faultless, flawless, good, hale, hearty, normal, right, robust, sturdy, unblemished, unbroken, unimpaired, vigorous, well
definition 2: based on a solid foundation.
synonyms:
firm, solid
antonyms:
flimsy, shaky, unsafe, unsound
similar words:
durable, rugged, stable, strong, sturdy, substantial, tenable, tough
definition 3: financially stable or reliable.
synonyms:
solid
antonyms:
insolvent, unsound
similar words:
dependable, provident, prudent, reliable, safe, secure, solvent, stable, well-off
definition 4: based on reason, logic, or good sense.
sound advice
synonyms:
good, logical, rational, reasoned
antonyms:
fallacious, flimsy, shaky, unsound
similar words:
astute, clearheaded, competent, intelligent, legitimate, levelheaded, practical, prudent, reasonable, responsible, right, safe, sage, sensible, valid, well-advised, well-founded, wise
definition 5: thorough.
a sound beating
synonyms:
complete, thorough
similar words:
full, good, intimate, severe, solid, thoroughgoing, total
definition 6: continuous and deep.
sound sleep
antonyms:
light, unsound
similar words:
continuous, deep, heavy, unbroken, undisturbed, uninterrupted, untroubled
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derivations: soundly (adv.), soundness (n.)
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