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Thunder Definition & Meaning

thunder
noun
  1. a deep prolonged loud noise
  2. a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning
  3. street names for heroin
verb
  1. move fast, noisily, and heavily; "The bus thundered down the road"
  2. utter words loudly and forcefully; "`Get out of here,' he roared"
  3. be the case that thunder is being heard; "Whenever it thunders, my dog crawls under the bed"
  4. to make or produce a loud noise; "The river thundered below"; "The engine roared as the driver pushed the car to full throttle"

"Thunder" in song lyrics

See how thunder is used in real songs:

  • "Whenever I see you, my heart's like thunder"
    2 Live Crew — With Your Badself
  • "Then gaze upon the speaker, the wall of thunder"
    2 Live Crew — Ghetto Bass II
  • "Still number one on the under, I heard he came with the thunder"
    9th Prince f/ Dom Pachino — What U Wanna Do?

Usage tips for "thunder"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "thunder" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for thunder to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does thunder mean?
a deep prolonged loud noise a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning street names for heroin move fast, noisily, and heavily; "The bus thundered down the road" utter words loudly and forcefully; "`Get out of here,' he roared" be the case that thunder is being heard; "Whenever it thunders, my dog crawls under the bed" to make or produce a loud noise; "The river thundered below"; "The engine roared as the driver pushed the car to full throttle"
What part of speech is thunder?
Thunder is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does thunder have?
Thunder has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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