donderen — meaning in English

English meaning

• boom verb To make a loud, deep, resonant sound.
• thunder noun The deep rumbling or cracking sound that follows a lightning bolt, caused by rapidly heated air expanding.

Senses

donderen is used for these senses in English:

• boom To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.
• thunder (intransitive) To make a noise like thunder.

boom — full definition

1. verb To make a loud, deep, resonant sound.
2. verb To grow or thrive rapidly, especially economically.
3. noun A sudden period of rapid growth or prosperity.
4. noun A long pole used to extend or support something, such as a sail, microphone, or crane load.

thunder — full definition

1. noun The deep rumbling or cracking sound that follows a lightning bolt, caused by rapidly heated air expanding.
2. verb To make a loud rumbling sound, or to move, speak, or act with a force resembling thunder.

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