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thunder

/ˈθʌndər/
thun · der ˈθʌn · dər
English Definition
n. the loud noise that follows a flash of lightning
中文释义
雷声
Significado en Español
trueno
한국어 뜻
천둥
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sấm, sét
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Example Sentence

We heard thunder before the storm arrived.

暴风雨来临前我们听到了雷声。

Synonyms
boom rumble roar
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “thunder”:

  1. A whisper
  2. B silence
  3. C rumble
  4. D hum
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C — rumble. “thunder” means n. the loud noise that follows a flash of lightning

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A bright flash of lightning was quickly followed by a loud clap of ______.

  1. A sunshine
  2. B thunder
  3. C silence
  4. D breeze
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B — thunder. “thunder” means n. the loud noise that follows a flash of lightning

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Common questions about “thunder”

What does “thunder” mean?

thunder — n. the loud noise that follows a flash of lightning. In Chinese: 雷声.

How do you pronounce “thunder”?

thunder is pronounced /ˈθʌndər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: thun · der.

How do you use “thunder” in a sentence?

We heard thunder before the storm arrived. (暴风雨来临前我们听到了雷声。)

What are synonyms for “thunder”?

boom, rumble, roar — all close in meaning to thunder (n. the loud noise that follows a flash of lightning).

Is “thunder” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. thunder appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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