sound like
Definition of sound like
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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: free from injury or disease
: free from flaw, defect, or decay
: solid, firm
: to the full extent : thoroughly
: a particular auditory impression : tone
: the sensation perceived by the sense of hearing
: mechanical radiant energy that is transmitted by longitudinal pressure waves in a material medium (such as air) and is the objective cause of hearing
: to cause to sound
: pronounce
: to put into words : voice
: a long broad inlet of the ocean generally parallel to the coast
: a long passage of water connecting two larger bodies (such as a sea with the ocean) or separating a mainland and an island
: the air bladder of a fish
: to measure the depth of : fathom
: to try to find out the views or intentions of : probe
: to explore or examine (a body cavity) with a sound
: an elongated instrument for exploring or sounding body cavities
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