thundering

Meanings

• Noun

  The loud, crashing sound of thunder.

  - "The thunder after the rainstorm was deafening."
  - "The sound of thundering hooves signaled the arrival of the cavalry."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thundering
mumbling , grumbling , tumbling , stumbling , humbling , rumbling

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Variants

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thundering , thunderingly , thunder , thundered , thunderer , thunderers , thunders

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Etymology

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Old English 'thunor' or 'thunoru', from the root 'thun' meaning 'to thunder'.

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Trivia

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1. Thundering can be heard up to 20 miles away from a storm.

2. Thunder is actually caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air during a lightning bolt.

3. The loudest thunderclap on record was heard in South America in 1940 and registered 202 decibels.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lightning: Thundering is often accompanied by lightning, an electrical discharge in the atmosphere.

2. Rainstorm: Thundering is typically associated with rainstorms and other forms of precipitation.

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Culture

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Thundering is a powerful and awe-inspiring natural phenomenon that has been a source of inspiration in various cultures. It is often associated with fear, excitement, and the raw power of nature. In literature, thundering is used to create dramatic effect and to set the mood. In art, it is depicted as a forceful and dynamic element. In music, it is represented by the crash of cymbals or the roll of drums.

How to Memorize "thundering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stormy sky, dark clouds, and the sudden flash of lightning followed by the loud crash of thunder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thundering' with the sound of a lion's roar or the crash of waves on the shore.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Think of the word 'thunder' and remember the sound it makes.

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