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The correct spelling is thunders.
How to pronounce thunders
noun
Say it like: Thu-nde-rs
The correct spelling is thunders. The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt. For example: "Thunder is preceded by lightning."
Usage Examples
“Thunder is preceded by lightning.”
“Off in the distance, he heard the thunder of hoofbeats, signalling a stampede.”
“Shortly after I announced my pregnancy, he stole my thunder with his news of landing his dream job.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
- 2.A deep, rumbling noise resembling thunder.
- 3.An alarming or startling threat or denunciation.
- 4.The discharge of electricity; a thunderbolt.
- 5.The spotlight.
verb
- 1.To produce thunder; to sound, rattle, or roar, as a discharge of atmospheric electricity; often used impersonally.
- 2.To make a noise like thunder.
- 3.To talk with a loud, threatening voice.
- 4.To say (something) with a loud, threatening voice.
- 5.To produce something with incredible power
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