Basic Details
Word: Thunders
Part of Speech: Noun (also used as a verb)
Meaning: The loud noise that happens during a storm when lightning occurs.
Synonyms: Roars, booms, rumbles
Antonyms: Whispers, silence, calm
Idioms and Phrases
- Thunderous applause: A loud and enthusiastic clap or cheer from an audience. Example: "After his amazing performance, the actor received thunderous applause from the crowd."
- When it thunders, it rains: A phrase suggesting that when something big or serious happens, there is often a consequence or follow-up. Example: "When she said she was moving away, it felt like when it thunders, it rains, because we all knew things would change."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The thunder boomed loudly, causing the little boy to hide under his blanket in fear.
Example 2: As the storm approached, the sky grew dark, and thunders echoed through the valley.
Example 3: The athlete's performance was so good that it earned him thunderous applause from the audience.
Fun Fact
Did you know that thunder is caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding a lightning bolt? This creates a sound wave that we hear as thunder!
Famous Quote
"A thunderstorm is not a cloud, but a powerful storm that can reshape the earth." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "thunders" mean?
a) A gentle breeze
b) Loud noise during a storm
c) A type of flower
d) A small animal
Answer: b) Loud noise during a storm
2. Which of these is a synonym of "thunders"?
a) Whispers
b) Silence
c) Rumbles
d) Murmurs
Answer: c) Rumbles
3. Which is an antonym of "thunders"?
a) Roars
b) Booms
c) Whispers
d) Rumbles
Answer: c) Whispers
4. Which sentence uses "thunders" correctly?
a) The sun was thunders on the beach.
b) The thunderers thunders loudly during the storm.
c) The thunder made us jump with its loud sound.
d) He thunders a long book.
Answer: c) The thunder made us jump with its loud sound.
5. Which idiom means a loud expression of excitement?
a) Thunderous applause
b) When it thunders, it rains
c) Calm before the storm
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: a) Thunderous applause
