1. past tense of sound; made a noise or tone
2. past tense of sound; seemed or appeared to be when heard
3. past tense of sound; measured the depth of water
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The alarm sounded at six in the morning.
• The bell sounded three times.
• Her voice sounded tired over the phone.
• That idea sounded good to everyone.
• The captain sounded the harbor before entering.
• The proposal sounded reasonable at first.
• Thunder sounded in the distance.