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- pronunciation:
- saUnd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
sounder, soundest |
definition 1: |
free of damage; healthy or in good condition.
I felt sound after a good night's sleep.- synonyms:
- fit, healthy, intact
- antonyms:
- unhealthy
- similar words:
- all right, flawless, hearty, normal, right, robust, sturdy, well
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definition 2: |
having a solid base.
The inspector said that the building was sound and would be standing for years to come.- synonyms:
- firm, solid
- antonyms:
- flimsy, shaky
- similar words:
- durable, rugged, stable, strong, sturdy, tough
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definition 3: |
stable or secure.
He made a sound investment that helped to pay for his daughter's college tuition.- similar words:
- dependable, prudent, reliable, safe, secure, stable, well-off
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definition 4: |
continuous and deep.
The princess fell into a sound sleep for a hundred years.- antonyms:
- light
- similar words:
- continuous, deep, heavy
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related words: |
fit, rational, sane, solid, steady, stout, sure, trim, true |
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derivations: |
soundly (adv.), soundness (n.) |
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