thumps
Pronunciation: [θʌmps]
Word
Context: "sound"
(verb) to make a heavy sound when something hits a surface. It's like when your friend drops a book on the floor and it goes thump!
Example
The heavy box thumped loudly when it fell off the shelf.
Example
The balloon didn't thump when it floated to the ground; it landed softly.
Example
Did you hear the thump when the ball hit the wall?
Context: "sound"
(noun) a dull sound made when something hits something else with force. Imagine when you drop a pumpkin, and it makes a thump sound on the ground.
Example
There was a loud thump when the cat jumped down from the table.
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I didn't hear any thump when the feather fell; it was too light.
Example
What was that thump I just heard outside?
Context: "movement"
(verb) to hit something with a lot of force or to pound. It's like when you're drumming and you hit the drums hard to make a strong sound.
Example
He thumped the table to get everyone's attention.
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She didn’t thump the ball; she threw it gently instead.
Example
Why did you thump your hand on the desk?
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