Thunder
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Thunder ( noun )
A deep, explosive, resonant sound produced by the rapid heating and expansion of air surrounding a lightning discharge.
Origin:
Old english thunor, of germanic origin; related to dutch donder and german donner.
Examples:
- The thunder was so loud it made the windows shake.
- She was afraid of thunder and always hid under the covers during storms.
- The thunderstorm passed quickly, leaving behind only the sound of distant thunder.
- The thunder was so powerful it felt like it was right overhead.
- The thunder and lightning lit up the night sky and created a dramatic show.
(As a verb)
Thunder ( verb )
A deep, explosive, resonant sound produced by the rapid heating and expansion of air surrounding a lightning discharge.
Origin:
Old english thunor, of germanic origin; related to dutch donder and german donner.
Examples:
- The thunder was so loud it made the windows shake.
- She was afraid of thunder and always hid under the covers during storms.
- The thunderstorm passed quickly, leaving behind only the sound of distant thunder.
- The thunder was so powerful it felt like it was right overhead.
- The thunder and lightning lit up the night sky and created a dramatic show.