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thun·der
 thunder
- pronunciation:
- thuhn
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- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- phrases:
- steal one's thunder
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the loud explosive noise or low distant rumble produced by the rapid expansion of gases along the path of a lightning discharge.
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| definition 2: |
any sound resembling this noise.
the thunder of the waves- similar words:
- boom, roar, roll
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| related words: |
blare, clap, explosion |
| phrase: |
steal one's thunder |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
thundered, thundering, thunders |
| definition 1: |
to produce or give forth thunder.
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| definition 2: |
to make a sound of or like thunder.
- similar words:
- boom, roar, roll
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| definition 3: |
to express oneself loudly and vehemently.
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| definition 4: |
to move or proceed with a sound like thunder.
The avalanche thundered down the mountain.- similar words:
- boom
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| related words: |
blare, grumble, resound, storm |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to express loudly and vehemently.
- similar words:
- bellow
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| related words: |
blaze |
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