A1 noun Neutro #2,873 mais comum

thunder

/ˈθʌndər/

Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.

Exemplos

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The loud thunder woke me up in the middle of the night.

The loud thunder woke me up in the middle of the night.

2

The meteorological report indicated heavy thunder and lightning in the coastal regions.

The meteorological report indicated heavy thunder and lightning in the coastal regions.

3

Whoa, did you hear that huge crack of thunder?

Whoa, did you hear that huge crack of thunder?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
thunder
Verb
thunder
Advérbio
thunderously
Adjetivo
thundering
Relacionado
thunderstorm
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Th' in Thunder and 'Thor'. Thor is the God of Thunder who makes a loud noise with his hammer.

Quiz rápido

We saw the bright flash of lightning, and a few seconds later, we heard the _____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: thunder

Exemplos

1

The loud thunder woke me up in the middle of the night.

everyday

The loud thunder woke me up in the middle of the night.

2

The meteorological report indicated heavy thunder and lightning in the coastal regions.

formal

The meteorological report indicated heavy thunder and lightning in the coastal regions.

3

Whoa, did you hear that huge crack of thunder?

informal

Whoa, did you hear that huge crack of thunder?

4

Thunder occurs because lightning heating the air creates a shock wave.

academic

Thunder occurs because lightning heating the air creates a shock wave.

5

The outdoor company event was cancelled due to the risk of thunder and storms.

business

The outdoor company event was cancelled due to the risk of thunder and storms.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
thunder
Verb
thunder
Advérbio
thunderously
Adjetivo
thundering
Relacionado
thunderstorm

Colocações comuns

loud thunder a very noisy sound from the sky
roll of thunder a long, low sound of thunder
clap of thunder a sudden, sharp sound of thunder
distant thunder thunder that is far away
thunder and lightning the sound and light during a storm

Frases Comuns

steal someone's thunder

to take attention or praise away from someone else's achievements

face like thunder

to look extremely angry

blood and thunder

full of noise, energy, and strong emotion

Frequentemente confundido com

thunder vs lightning

Lightning is the visual flash of light, while thunder is the audible sound that follows it.

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Notas de uso

Thunder is primarily an uncountable noun when talking about the sound in general. To count it, use phrases like 'a clap of thunder' or 'a bolt of thunder'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'thunder' to mean the flash of light, but you must use 'lightning' for the light and 'thunder' for the noise.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Th' in Thunder and 'Thor'. Thor is the God of Thunder who makes a loud noise with his hammer.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English word 'thunor', which is related to the name of the Germanic god Thor.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun (usually) Can function as an intransitive verb Commonly paired with the conjunction 'and' (thunder and lightning)
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Contexto cultural

In many ancient cultures and mythologies, thunder was believed to be the voice or weapon of powerful deities like Zeus or Thor.

Quiz rápido

We saw the bright flash of lightning, and a few seconds later, we heard the _____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: thunder

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windy

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Windy is an adjective used to describe weather conditions where there is a lot of strong, moving air. It characterizes a day or a place where the wind is blowing harder than usual, often making it feel colder or causing objects to move.

foggy

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Foggy is an adjective used to describe weather where there is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground. It makes it very difficult to see things that are far away or even close by.

stormy

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Describes weather that is characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and often thunder or lightning. It can also refer to a situation or relationship marked by strong conflict or angry arguments.

overcast

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An overcast is a condition where the entire sky is covered with clouds and no sun can be seen. It describes a grey and dull sky that often happens before rain or during cold days.

cool

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Describes a temperature that is moderately cold, typically in a way that is pleasant or refreshing. It is used to describe weather that is neither hot nor very cold, often requiring a light jacket.

freezing

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Freezing refers to the temperature at which water turns into ice, which is 0°C or 32°F. It describes the process or the state of the weather when it is cold enough for liquid to become solid.

humid

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Humid describes air that feels wet, damp, and sticky because it contains a lot of water vapor. It is often used to describe hot weather that makes you feel sweaty.

wet

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Describes something that is covered in or full of water or another liquid. In the context of weather, it refers to a day or period when it is raining.

mild

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Mild describes weather that is warmer than usual for a specific time of year, especially in winter or autumn. It means the temperature is moderate and pleasant, rather than being very cold or freezing.

rain

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Rain is water that falls from clouds in the sky in small drops. It is a natural weather event that provides water for plants and fills rivers and lakes.

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