Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
thunder
IPA transcription: [θ'ʌndɚ]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
boom, roar, roaring, thunder
Meaning:
a deep prolonged loud noise
Synonyms:
thunder
Meaning:
a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
thunder
Meaning:
move fast, noisily, and heavily; "The bus thundered down the road"
Synonyms:
thunder, roar
Meaning:
utter words loudly and forcefully; "`Get out of here,' he roared"
Usage examples
No, Diana, I believe it is thunder."
"Oh, you go to thunder, Bruno Gillespie!"
Listen to that thunder again, won't you!"
"Why in thunder should anyone follow or watch me?"
Hark to the thunder, hark to the tramp--a myriad army comes!
The words came out, interrupted by peals and cracks of thunder.
This plague was like a clap of thunder out of a clear sky to us.
Dusk came two hours before its time; thunder snarled in the sky.
But, by thunder! If it don't make me cold inside to think of Flint.
Deep and sullen thunder began to mutter on the southwestern horizon.