Basic Details
Word: Thunder
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The loud noise that follows lightning during a storm.
Synonyms: Boom, rumble, roar
Antonyms: Silence, quietness
Idioms and Phrases
- Thunder and lightning: Used to describe a very loud and disruptive situation. Example: "When they argued, it was thunder and lightning in the room!"
- To be under the thunder: To be in trouble or facing consequences. Example: "If you skip school again, you'll definitely be under the thunder with your parents."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The thunder was so loud that it shook the windows of our house.
Example 2: We watched the storm approach, enjoying the beautiful lightning and the distant rumble of thunder.
Example 3: After the thunderstorm passed, we noticed how fresh the air smelled outside.
Fun Fact
Did you know that thunder is created by the rapid expansion and contraction of air caused by the intense heat of lightning? This can create shock waves that we hear as the loud clap of thunder!
Famous Quote
"If you want to see the sunshine, you have to weather the storm." Frank Lane
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "thunder" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A loud noise from a storm
c) A kind of tree
d) The sound of a bell
Answer: b) A loud noise from a storm
2. Which of these is a synonym of "thunder"?
a) Whisper
b) Boom
c) Murmur
d) Laughter
Answer: b) Boom
3. Which sentence uses "thunder" correctly?
a) The thunder is flying high in the sky.
b) The thunder rumbled in the distance as the storm approached.
c) I heard thunderful music last night.
d) The thunder completed the puzzle.
Answer: b) The thunder rumbled in the distance as the storm approached.
4. Which idiom relates to the word "thunder"?
a) To be in hot water
b) To be under the thunder
c) To let the cat out of the bag
d) To hit the nail on the head
Answer: b) To be under the thunder
5. What is the opposite of "thunder"?
a) Peace
b) Silence
c) Cheering
d) Whisper
Answer: b) Silence
