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boomed

The correct spelling is boomed.

How to pronounce boomed

verb

IPA: /buːmd/

Say it like: Boo-med

The correct spelling is boomed. To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound. For example: "I can hear the organ slowly booming from the chapel."

Usage Examples

I can hear the organ slowly booming from the chapel.

Men in grey robes slowly boom the drums of death.

to boom off a boat

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.
  2. 2.(of speech) To exclaim with force, to shout, to thunder.
  3. 3.To make something boom.
  4. 4.To publicly praise.
  5. 5.To rush with violence and noise, as a ship under a press of sail, before a free wind.

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