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Roky0071 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Sound great vs sound down

1. Q. "Do you want to go shopping with me tomorrow?"
A. "Sure, that sounds great."

2. What happened? you sound down. (over the phone)

What are the meanings of "sound" of 1. and 2.? Please help me understand.
  

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: to make or convey an impression especially when heard <it sounds good to me> <you sound just like your mother>
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound
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roky0071sounds great
shows great promise as something that might be fun or an amusing or profitable way to spend time

This shows enthusiastic willingness.
roky0071sound down
seem to be depressed, judging from your tone of voice

This shows concern for another person.

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