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.

Examples of sound like in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This might not sound like much, but the credibility of the event upon which His church was founded was based on the testimony of people viewed as not credible. —Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025

But while the idea of settling a credit card bill for just a fraction of the amount can sound like a lifeline, the actual process is far more nuanced than many people expect. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025

This may not sound like a huge size difference but ultimately the change in dimensions means more cabin and cargo space, which is coveted in smaller SUVs. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025

In an airplane cabin on an early-morning flight, a hot cup of coffee or tea might sound like just the thing to keep you cozy and alert. —Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for sound like

• alike
• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dislike
• dreamlike
• friedreich
• godlike
• hairlike