B2adjectivemoneywork
US/saʊnd/
UK/saʊnd/
sensible and likely to be right or good; also in good condition and not damaged
More often (noun): something that you can hear
In context
My father always gave me sound advice about saving money.
The engineers say the old bridge is still structurally sound.
The company is financially sound, so your job is safe for now.
Words that go with sound
adjective + noun
- sound adviceThe website offers sound advice for first-time buyers.
- sound judgmentA good leader needs sound judgment under pressure.
- sound investmentBuying a flat near the university was a sound investment.
- sound knowledgeApplicants should have a sound knowledge of accounting.
adverb + adjective
- structurally soundThe house is old but structurally sound.
- financially soundInvestors want to know the bank is financially sound.
- environmentally soundFarmers are being encouraged to use environmentally sound methods.