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rumble

/ˈrʌmbl/
rum · ble ˈrʌm · bl
English Definition
v./n. make a deep sound
中文释义
隆隆响,轰鸣
Significado en Español
retumbar, rugir
한국어 뜻
우르르 울리다, 굉음
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ầm ầm, tiếng ầm
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Example Sentence

The thunder rumbled all night.

雷声隆隆一夜。

Synonyms
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rumble(roar, rumbling)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word “rumble” as used in the sentence: “As the storm approached, we could hear the rumble of thunder in the distance.”

  1. A hum
  2. B whisper
  3. C growl
  4. D scream
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C — growl. “rumble” means v./n. make a deep sound

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

We heard distant thunder ______ across the darkening evening sky.

  1. A whisper
  2. B sparkle
  3. C glisten
  4. D rumble
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D — rumble. “rumble” means v./n. make a deep sound

Common questions about “rumble”

What does “rumble” mean?

rumble — v./n. make a deep sound. In Chinese: 隆隆响,轰鸣.

How do you pronounce “rumble”?

rumble is pronounced /ˈrʌmbl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: rum · ble.

How do you use “rumble” in a sentence?

The thunder rumbled all night. (雷声隆隆一夜。)

What are synonyms for “rumble”?

roar, thunder — all close in meaning to rumble (v./n. make a deep sound).

Is “rumble” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. rumble appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “rumble”?

rumble(roar, rumbling)

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