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Sound
SOWND
Meaning in Scotland
Good, reliable, agreeable, or kind.
Used widely beyond Scotland; local delivery may make it a compact approval.
Natural examples
How Sound appears in context
- She’s sound—she’ll help you out.
- Aye, that plan sounds sound.
Context profile
Tone, setting, audience, and caution
Context-dependent; examples show common everyday force.
Conversation, local writing, or Scottish institutional use depending on the entry.
Recognizable to many Scottish speakers, with uneven regional frequency.
Used widely beyond Scotland; local delivery may make it a compact approval.
Common patterns
Phrases built around this meaning
- he’s sound
- sound enough
- that’s sound
Related meanings
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Evidence
Sources used for this entry
- Essential Scots-English DictionaryDictionaries of the Scots Language
Authoritative general reference with English definitions for thousands of Scots words and regional labels.