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sound

/saʊnd/

Meanings
adjective
Healthy.

Examples :

"He was safe and sound."
medicine body condition essential

Related Words

Illustration intelligence

intelligence noun

/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/

Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.

"The student's intelligence allowed her to quickly grasp the complex mathematical concepts in class. "

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration floorboards

floorboards noun

/ˈflɔːrbɔːrdz/ /ˈflɔːrbɔːdz/

Any of the long boards laid over joists to make a floor.

"The old house creaked as we walked across the floorboards. "

Illustration distinctive

distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

Illustration recognizable

recognizable adjective

/ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbəl/ /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/

Able to be recognized

"The teacher's red scarf was a recognizable feature; everyone in the class knew it was hers. "

Illustration peacefully

peacefully adverb

/ˈpiːsfəli/

In a peaceful manner.

"The children played peacefully in the park, sharing toys and laughing. "

Illustration acceptable

acceptable adjective

/æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure

"We need to find an acceptable present for Jeff."

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration auscultation

auscultation noun

/ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/

Diagnosis of disorders by listening to the sounds of the internal organs, usually using a stethoscope.

"The doctor used auscultation to listen to my lungs and heart, checking for any unusual sounds. "

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

Illustration understood

understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."