Sonic Meaning
/ˈsɒnɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or relating to sound.
adjHaving a speed approaching that of the speed of sound in air.
Sentence Examples
Sonic toothbrushes may clean teeth better, but they use electricity.
I really like your plushies. Is that one Sonic?
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The jet plane broke the sound barrier, creating a ____ boom that shook the windows.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ boom is the loud sound made when an aircraft travels faster than the speed of sound.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swenh₂- Proto-Indo-European *swónh₂os Latin sonus Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English sonic From Latin sonus + English -ic.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The jet plane broke the sound barrier, creating a ____ boom that shook the windows.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ boom is the loud sound made when an aircraft travels faster than the speed of sound.