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Definition thunder in British English

thunder verb

verb
/ˈθʌndə(r)/
1

if it thunders, you hear thunder in the sky

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2

to make a lot of noise when moving somewhere fast

Example

An express train thundered through the station.

3

to say something in a very loud, angry voice

Example

'Come here, boy!' he thundered.

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Definition thunder in British English