Kilo Lingo

/θʌd/

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Translation

The low, dull sound of something heavy hitting the ground.

Word origin

Probably from Old English thyddan, meaning to strike or push; the word later settled on the dull sound of a blow.

Origin
Old English
Root
thyddan

Grammar

Gender
Pluralthuds

Examples

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With a thud is the classic pattern.

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A thud is deep and dull, not sharp like a crash.

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Each heavy fall makes its own thud.

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This word is part of lesson 58.