sound

A2something that you hear

• I heard the sound of footsteps.
• Can you turn the sound up?

SEEM

A2to seem good, bad, interesting, etc. from what you have heard or read

• That sounds like a great idea.
• Your trip sounds fun.

VOICE

B1to have a particular quality when you hear it

• You sound tired.
• She sounded upset on the phone.

C1good, safe or sensible

• She gave me some sound advice.
• The building is structurally sound.