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thunderous

/ˈθʌn.dəɹ.əs/

Meanings
adjective
Very loud; that sounds like thunder; thundersome. Also in metaphorical expressions, signifying fury.

Examples :

"The crowd erupted in a thunderous applause after the winning goal. "
sound weather

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signifying verb

/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/

To create a sign out of something.

"She was signifying her agreement by nodding her head. "

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metaphorical adjective

/ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːɹɪkəl/

Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

"The teacher's words about the students' struggles being a "storm brewing" were a metaphorical description of their frustration. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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loud noun

/laʊd/

A loud sound or part of a sound.

"The loud of the fire alarm woke everyone in the building. "

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sounds noun

/saʊndz/

A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.

"He turned when he heard the sound of footsteps behind him.  Nobody made a sound."

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winning verb

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

To conquer, defeat.

"The football team won the championship game, winning their rivals. "

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crowd noun

/kɹaʊd/

A group of people congregated or collected into a close body without order.

"After the movie let out, a crowd of people pushed through the exit doors."

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expressions noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ənz/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"Her expressions of gratitude after receiving the gift made everyone feel happy. "

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very adjective

/ˈvɛɹi/

True, real, actual.

"He tried his very best."

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erupted verb

/ɪˈrʌptɪd/ /iˈrʌptɪd/

To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).

"The volcano erupted, spewing lava across a wide area."

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applause noun

/əˈplɔːz/ /əˈplɔz/

The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

"The student's presentation received a loud applause from the entire class. "

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thunder noun

/ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/

The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.

"Thunder is preceded by lightning."