Pronunciation: /ˈθʌndər/
noun a loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to the expansion of rapidly heated air
A1 I heard thunder outside.
A2 The loud thunder scared the children.
B1 The thunderstorm lasted for hours.
B2 The sudden clap of thunder made everyone jump.
C1 The distant rumble of thunder signaled an approaching storm.
C2 The deafening roar of thunder shook the windows.
verb None
A1 I heard the thunder in the distance.
A2 The thunder rumbled loudly during the storm.
B1 The thunder could be heard from miles away.
B2 The thunder echoed through the mountains.
C1 The thunder reverberated across the open plains.
C2 The thunderclap was so loud it shook the windows.
adjective None
A1 The thunder storm scared the little children.
A2 The thunder clouds rolled in, signaling an approaching storm.
B1 The sound of thunder could be heard in the distance.
B2 The thunderous applause filled the concert hall.
C1 The thunderous roar of the waterfall echoed through the canyon.
C2 The thundering hooves of the stampeding buffalo could be felt from miles away.
adverb None
A1 She ran inside when she heard the thunder.
A2 The children were scared of the loud thunder outside.
B1 The thunder rolled in the distance, signaling an approaching storm.
B2 Despite the thunder and lightning, the hikers continued on their trail.
C1 The thunder grew louder as the storm intensified.
C2 The thunder rumbled ominously, setting a tense atmosphere.
pronoun None
A1 I heard thunder outside.
A2 The thunder scared the little girl.
B1 The loud thunderstorm kept us awake all night.
B2 The sudden clap of thunder made everyone jump.
C1 The rolling thunder in the distance signaled an approaching storm.
C2 Thunder can be both frightening and awe-inspiring at the same time.
preposition None
A1 The thunder outside scared the little girl.
A2 We decided to stay indoors when we heard the thunder rumbling in the distance.
B1 Despite the thunderstorm, the hikers continued on their trek through the mountains.
B2 The thunder echoed through the valley, creating an eerie atmosphere.
C1 The deafening roar of the thunder shook the entire house.
C2 As the thunder rolled in, we knew a storm was approaching.
conjunction None
A1 I heard a loud thunder and saw a flash of lightning.
A2 The storm brought heavy rain and thunder, making it difficult to sleep.
B1 The thunder was so loud that it shook the windows of the house.
B2 Despite the thunder and lightning, the children continued playing outside.
C1 The thunder echoed through the valley, creating a dramatic atmosphere.
C2 The sudden clap of thunder startled everyone in the room.
interjection None
A1 Thunder! That was loud.
A2 Thunder! I think a storm is coming.
B1 Thunder! We should take cover.
B2 Thunder! It's getting closer.
C1 Thunder! I hope the power doesn't go out.
C2 Thunder! Let's stay indoors until it passes.
article None
A1 I heard thunder outside.
A2 The loud thunder scared the children.
B1 The thunderstorm lasted for hours.
B2 The deafening thunder shook the house.
C1 The thunder rumbled in the distance, signaling an approaching storm.
C2 The crack of thunder echoed through the valley, causing the birds to scatter.
formal The loud clap of thunder could be heard in the distance.
informal Did you hear that thunder rumbling just now?
slang That thunder was so loud, it scared the pants off me!
figurative His voice boomed like thunder in the meeting room.
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