sound like

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˈsaʊnd laɪk/
US: /ˈsaʊnd laɪk/

  1. To seem to be something or to give the impression of being something.

    1. That sounds like a good idea [ ] [ ]
    2. Her story sounds like a lie to be honest, I don't think that's true. [ ] [ ]

  2. To resemble a particular sound or a particular person's voice.

    1. It sounds like rain outside [ ] [ ]
    2. You sound like your mother when you say things like that about me. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

resemble appear seem suggest

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sound like" in English means: To seem to be something or to give the impression of being something., To resemble a particular sound or a particular person's voice..

The phonetic transcription of "sound like" is /ˈsaʊnd laɪk/ in British English and /ˈsaʊnd laɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sound like": resemble, appear, seem, suggest.

Example usage of "sound like": "That sounds like a good idea". More examples on the page.