resound
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈzaʊnd/
KK: /rɪˈzaʊnd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To produce a loud sound that echoes or reverberates; to be filled with sound.
Example
The music resounded through the hall, filling every corner with its melody.
Tense Forms
Past: resounded
Past Participle: resounded
Conversation
Did you hear how the music resounded in the concert last night?
Yeah, it was amazing! It felt like the whole place was alive with sound.
I know! The energy really resounded with everyone in the crowd.
Exactly! It’s one of those experiences you won’t forget.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
echo
reverberate
ring
Antonyms
muffle
silence
dampen
transitive verb
Definition
To make a loud sound that can be heard clearly, often echoing or resonating.
Example
The music will resound through the hall during the concert.
Tense Forms
Past: resounded
Past Participle: resounded
Conversation
Did you hear the music resound through the park yesterday?
Yeah, it was so lively and cheerful!
I love when it fills the air like that.
Root Explanation
Resound → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "sonare" (meaning to sound). The word "resound" means to sound again or to echo.
Memory Tip
Think of something that 'sounds again' — 're-' means again, and 'sonare' means to sound.
Visually Confused Words
presound
foresound
rewound
respond
repound
refound
redound
rebound