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sounded like vs sound like

Both "sounded like" and "sound like" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Sounded like" is used to describe something that was heard in the past, while "sound like" is used to express a current opinion or comparison.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1324 views

sounded like

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that was heard in the past.

Use "sounded like" when you want to describe how something was perceived through hearing in the past.

Examples:

It sounded like a train was passing by.
She sounded like she was upset on the phone.

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Alternatives:

seemed like
appeared like
felt like
came across as
resembled

sound like

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a current opinion or comparison.

Use "sound like" when you want to express a current opinion or comparison.

Examples:

You sound like you're tired.
This music sounds like a mix of jazz and blues.

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We'll make it sound like a beating by tenderizing these steaks.
You sound like a Bond girl.
Now you sound like an information worker.
I will make this trumpet sound like a slide-trombone.
My lines sound like s for a Czech movie.
You sound like a proud dog owner.
You sound like one of the poetry kids.
You sound like a broken record, mate.
You all sound like a bunch of Christians.
I know I must sound like some liberal do-gooder.
But all these awful rumors make it sound like she's to blame.
An app that makes me sound like T-Pain.
It may sound like a dream life.
You sound like my husband, what's-his-name.
My husband says I sound like an immigrant.
You make it sound like a snap decision.
Spurned ex-wife does sound like the perfect suspect.
Uncas heard a jingling sound like you described.
You sound like my court-appointed therapist.
You sound like a bad romantic comedy.

Alternatives:

seem like
appear like
resemble
come across as
give the impression of

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