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thump
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- pronunciation:
- thuhmp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a heavy, dull sound of one thing hitting another.
The heavy backpack made a thump as it landed on the sidewalk.- synonyms:
- clump, thud
- similar words:
- bang, bump, pound, wham
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| definition 2: |
a blow or knock that makes a heavy, dull sound.
The boxer gave the other fighter a thump with his fist.- synonyms:
- thud
- similar words:
- bang, blow, bump, hit, knock, pound, rap, slam, smack
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| related words: |
impact |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
thumps, thumping, thumped |
| definition 1: |
to beat or strike with a heavy, dull sound.
Their boss thumped the desk with her fist.- synonyms:
- bump
- similar words:
- bat, beat, club, hit, pound, strike
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| definition 2: |
to beat, strike, or fall on something with a heavy, dull sound.
The elephant's feet thumped along the forest floor.- similar words:
- beat, hit, thud
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| definition 3: |
to make the sound of a thump.
My heart thumped with excitement as the names of the winners were read.- synonyms:
- pound, thud
- similar words:
- beat, knock, throb
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| related words: |
box, bump, clap, knock, stamp |
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| derivation: |
thumper (n.) |
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