resound - Master This Word
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resound Word Meanings
- to echo or reverberate sound
- to produce a loud sound
- to be filled with a sound
resound Example Sentences
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resound Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈzaʊnd/
US
/rɪˈzaʊnd/
resound Word Etymology
re- = again + sound = noise; Origin: Latin 'resoundere' → Old French → English. Picture someone in a canyon shouting, with the sound bouncing back at them, creating a joyful echo of their voice.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
Resound is a verb that centers on sound returning or spreading widely. In everyday use it can mean a sound echoes, repeats, or reverberates after a source has spoken or struck a surface. It can describe a loud noise that fills a space, such as a crowd's cheer that resounds through a hall. More figuratively, to resound can mean that a feeling or idea is strong and widely heard, the impact resounding across a community. The word derives from re- plus sound, tracing to Latin resoundere and Old French influence, a linguistic journey that mirrors how echo-like effects travel across languages and cultures.
Usage Reminders
- Resound describes sound returning, echoing, or spreading widely.
- Often takes the subject as the sound itself, e. g., the canyon resounded.
- Use through/ across to show spread, especially figuratively.
- More formal or literary than simple 'echo.'
- Can describe feelings or ideas that are widely heard or felt.
Common Misconceptions
- Resound is not the same as simply 'sound' or 'echo' in all contexts.
- Do not assume it only applies to loud noises; it can describe ideas or feelings too.
- Avoid using it with people as the subject in ordinary speech (it sounds odd).
- Don't treat 'resound' as an adjective; use 'resounding' only when appropriate.
- Be careful with 'resound' vs 'reverberate'—choose the word that fits the setting.
Thinking Differences
English often treats resound as a vivid, sometimes literary verb tied to physical echo or broad impact; learners should notice the collocations with through/across and the occasional figurative use.
Learning Tips
- Learn common collocations: resound through, resound across, resound in.
- Compare with echo and reverberate to feel nuance.
- Practice both literal and figurative uses in contexts.
- Notice subject-verb aggression: the sound resounds, not the hall resounds.
- Read sentences aloud to hear the cadence of a formal verb.
- Keep a short list of synonyms and when to choose each.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'resound'?
A.Invisible
B.Silence
C.Make louder
D.Fast
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'resound' used correctly?
A.The library was resound with whispers.
B.She wore a resound dress to the party.
C.His laughter resound through the room.
D.He resound to her message quickly.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is an antonym of 'resound'?
A.Echo
B.Whisper
C.Silence
D.Loud
Step 4: Opposite Words
In what real-life context might you hear 'resound'?
A.In a library
B.At a rock concert
C.During a meditation session
D.In a noisy construction site
Step 5: Mastery
Reflect on the meaning of 'resound'.
A.Explain the concept to someone else
B.Use the word in a sentence aloud
C.Write a short story using the word
D.Imagine a scenario where the word is used
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