thunder

//ˈθʌn.dər//
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Visual representation of thunder

Noun

thunderSingular
thundersPlural
1

The loud rumbling or crashing sound caused by the rapid expansion of air heated by lightning.

We heard loud thunder after the lightning.

2

A loud, deep, resounding noise resembling thunder.

The thunder of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.

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Verb

thunderInfinitive
thunderPresent tense
thunderedPast tense
thunderedPast participle
thunderingPresent participle
thundersThird-person singular
1

To produce thunder or a sound like thunder.

The sky thundered loudly during the storm.

2

To move heavily and noisily.

The trucks thundered down the highway.

3

To speak loudly and forcefully, often in anger.

The coach thundered at the players for their poor performance.

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