B2verbnatureenvironment
US/ˈθʌn.dər/
UK/ˈθʌn.də/
to make a very loud, deep sound, like the one that follows lightning
In context
It began to thunder just as we reached the top of the hill.
The train thundered past, shaking the windows of the old house.
Hundreds of horses thundered across the plain towards the river.
Words that go with thunder
verb + adverb
- thunder pastHeavy trucks thunder past our house all night.
- thunder downWater thundered down the cliff after the storm.
- thunder overheadJets thundered overhead during the air show.
verb + preposition
- thunder acrossTrucks thundered across the old bridge all night.
- thunder throughA freight train thundered through the station.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The sky is thundering.Correct: It is thundering.