Basic Details
Word: Sound
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: Noise that can be heard; also refers to the act of producing noise.
Synonyms: Noise, audio, tone
Antonyms: Silence, quiet
Idioms and Phrases
- Sound as a bell: This phrase means someone or something is in good condition or health. Example: "After resting for a week, he felt sound as a bell and ready for school."
- To sound off: To speak out about something, often expressing an opinion loudly. Example: "She always sounds off about her favourite music at school."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was incredibly soothing.
Example 2: She made a sound of surprise when she saw the birthday cake.
Example 3: The teacher asked the students to sound out the words before they wrote them down.
Fun Fact
Did you know that sound travels faster in water than in air? While sound travels at about 343 metres per second in air, it can move at approximately 1,480 metres per second in water!
Famous Quote
"The sound of a kiss is not so loud as that of a cannon, but its echo lasts a great deal longer." Oliver Wendell Holmes
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sound" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) Noise that can be heard
c) A colour
d) A type of food
Answer: b) Noise that can be heard
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sound"?
a) Silence
b) Audio
c) Shadow
d) Taste
Answer: b) Audio
3. What is an antonym of "sound"?
a) Music
b) Noise
c) Silence
d) Song
Answer: c) Silence
4. Which sentence uses "sound" correctly?
a) The sound of laughter filled the room.
b) The sound of the tree grew taller.
c) The sound ran very fast.
d) The sound is a delicious meal.
Answer: a) The sound of laughter filled the room.
5. What does the idiom "sound as a bell" mean?
a) To be in poor health
b) To be in good condition
c) To be very loud
d) To be patient
Answer: b) To be in good condition
