sound like

phrase

1

: to seem to be something when heard

You sound like you're tired.

That sounds (to me) like a good idea.

It sounds like thunder.

2

: to have a sound that is like the sound of (something else)

That kitten sounds like a human baby.

3

: to have a voice that is like the voice of (someone else)

I knew he must be your brother. He sounds just like you.

4

: to say something that is like what is commonly said by (someone else)

You sound just like your mother when you say that.

Examples of sound like in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Communications teams have always had to ensure that the same organization does not sound like five different institutions across markets, spokespeople and moments of pressure. — Deepa Nagraj, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Homemade enchiladas might sound like a laborious weekend project, but with a few clever tricks, this version made with black beans and pumpkin can be whipped up on even the most hurried of work nights. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

Reporting into Greenstein and Goldberg doesn’t sound like a likely scenario for the duo per sources. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

While getting permission to use such an iconic song might sound like a daunting task, Sivan said the Queen of Pop herself made the process surprisingly painless. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for sound like

• alike
• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dislike
• dreamlike
• friedreich
• godlike
• hairlike