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sonic

/ˈsɒnɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Of or relating to sound.

Examples :

"The doctor used a sonic device to examine the baby's heartbeat. "
sound physics science technology

Related Words

Illustration heartbeat

heartbeat noun

/ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/ /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/

One pulsation of the heart; especially an irregular one, hence the emotion which causes it.

"He alone gives me such heartbeats"

Illustration approaching

approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

Illustration having

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

Illustration neighbors

neighbors noun

/ˈneɪbərz/

A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.

"My neighbour has two noisy cats."

Illustration startling

startling verb

/ˈstɑː.tl̩.ɪŋ/ /ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/

To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

"a horse that startles easily"

Illustration device

device noun

/dəˈvaɪs/

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."

Illustration supersonic

supersonic noun

/ˌsuːpərˈsɒnɪk/ /ˌsuːpərˈsɑːnɪk/

An aircraft that can travel at the speed of sound.

"The aviation museum displayed a retired supersonic, a Concorde jet, known for its ability to fly faster than the speed of sound. "

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration sound

sound adjective

/saʊnd/

Healthy.

"He was safe and sound."

Illustration speed

speed noun

/spiːd/

The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.

"How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?"

Illustration examine

examine verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."