sound like
idiom
1
: to seem to be something when heard
You sound like you're tired.
That sounds (to me) like a good idea.
It sounds like thunder.
2
: to have a sound that is like the sound of (something else)
That kitten sounds like a human baby.
3
: to have a voice that is like the voice of (someone else)
I knew he must be your brother. He sounds just like you.
4
: to say something that is like what is commonly said by (someone else)
You sound just like your mother when you say that.
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But reading forces them to imagine things like setting and what characters look and sound like.
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Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025
Flexible work schedules sound like complete freedom.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Does that sound like an accurate reflection of the season to you?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
Yes, that may sound like a hefty recurring expense, as, depending on the materials and size of the mattress, a good one can cost you thousands of dollars.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025
Flexible work schedules sound like complete freedom.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Does that sound like an accurate reflection of the season to you?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
Yes, that may sound like a hefty recurring expense, as, depending on the materials and size of the mattress, a good one can cost you thousands of dollars.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sound like
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“Sound like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20like. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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