thunder

Meanings

• Noun

  A loud, explosive sound caused by the sudden release of gas or the impact of objects.

  - "The thunder following the lightning was deafening."
  - "The sound of thunder can be quite frightening to animals."

• Noun

  A violent electrical storm.

  - "We were caught in a thunderstorm while hiking."
  - "The thunderstorm passed quickly, leaving behind a beautiful rainbow."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈθʌndɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thunder
humdrum , plumb , tomb , gum , jumb

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Variants

List of all variants of thunder that leads to same result
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Etymology

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Old English 'thunor' from the Proto-Germanic 'thunraz'. Related to thunderbolt.

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Trivia

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1. Thunder is actually the sound of air expanding and collapsing during a lightning bolt.

2. Thunder can be heard up to 15 miles away from a storm.

3. The loudest thunderclap on record reached a decibel level of 188 decibels.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lightning: A bright flash of electricity that occurs during a thunderstorm.

2. Thunderstorm: A storm characterized by the presence of thunder and lightning.

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Culture

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Thunder is a common natural phenomenon associated with storms and lightning. It has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music throughout history. In many cultures, thunder is considered a sign of the gods or a symbol of power and strength.

How to Memorize "thunder"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stormy sky with bright flashes of lightning followed by loud claps of thunder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thunder' with the sound of a loud explosion or a clap of thunder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Thunder is a sound that Underground Napalm Dragons make' to remember the word.

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