thunder
thunder
sound from lightning
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thunder with Russian translation
thunder usage examples
Мы остались дома, потому что гром был очень громкий и казался близким.
We stayed inside because the thunder was loud and close.
Ребёнок затих, когда снаружи прогремел гром, и вскоре уснул.
The baby quieted as the thunder rolled outside and soon fell asleep.
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thunder belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
thunder synonyms
What's the difference between thunder / thunderclap / thunderbolt / rumble / peal / boom
the loud sound produced during a storm; the basic word for the sound
I heard thunder last night.
Я слышал гром прошлой ночью.
a single, sudden, loud crash of thunder (short and sharp)
A thunderclap made everyone jump.
Внезапный раскат грома заставил всех подпрыгнуть.
a dramatic, often poetic term for a single powerful flash/strike of lightning; sometimes used figuratively
They described the tree struck by a thunderbolt.
Они описывали дерево, поражённое громовой стрелой.
a low, continuous rolling sound; used for thunder but also other low noises
We could hear the rumble of thunder in the distance.
Мы слышали гул грома вдалеке.
a loud ringing or rolling sound; more often used for bells, sometimes used poetically for thunder
A peal of thunder followed the lightning.
За молнией последовал раскат грома.
a loud, deep, resonant sound; general word used for explosions, thunder, etc.
I heard a loud boom and the lights went out.
Я услышал громкий взрывной звук, и свет погас.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce thunder and what this word means
thunder translation: гром. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce thunder
/ˈθʌndə/
thunder translation
гром
thunder examples
We stayed inside because the thunder was loud and close.
thunder transcription
/ˈθʌndə/, /ə ˈθʌndər/
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Questions about this word
thunder meaning: what does it mean?
sound from lightning
thunder pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
thunder is pronounced as /ˈθʌndə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
thunder definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We stayed inside because the thunder was loud and close. Translation: Мы остались дома, потому что гром был очень громкий и казался близким.
Is thunder part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, thunder (гром) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is thunder part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, thunder (гром) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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