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WordBand 4.5–5.5Core (NGSL)
sound
/saʊnd/
adjective1 of 2
waves traveling in air or water that can be heard
- “Original sentences are more likely to sound natural than translations.”Tatoeba
- “The sound of her heart beating was calming to him.”Tatoeba
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interjection2 of 2
Yes; used to show agreement or understanding, generally without much enthusiasm.
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Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)