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thumps

Pronunciation: [θʌmps]

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Learn how to use thumps in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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.

Example

She didn’t thump the ball; she threw it gently instead.

Example

Why did you thump your hand on the desk?

How to pronounce thumps

Pronunciation: [θʌmps]

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