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thunderstorm

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/ˈθʌndərˌstɔrm/ · thun-der-storm

A storm characterized by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and often strong winds.

Meanings

nounformal

A storm characterized by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and often strong winds.

ایک طوفان جو گرج، چمک، تیز بارش اور اکثر تیز ہواؤں کی خصوصیت رکھتا ہے۔

طوفانی گرج

toofani gurg

Synonyms

stormtempestsquallطوفانطوفانی ہواطوفانی بارش

Antonyms

calmserenityclear weatherخاموشیسکونصاف موسم

Common Collocations

  • severe thunderstorm
  • thunderstorm warning
  • thunderstorm activity

Example Sentences

The thunderstorm last night was so loud that it woke me up.

کل رات کا طوفانی گرج اتنا تیز تھا کہ یہ مجھے اٹھا دیا۔

Kal raat ka toofani gurg itna tez tha ke yeh mujhe utha diya.

We should take shelter during the thunderstorm.

ہمیں طوفانی گرج کے دوران پناہ لینی چاہیے۔

Humein toofani gurg ke doran panah leni chahiye.

The thunderstorm caused power outages in several neighborhoods.

طوفانی گرج نے کئی محلے میں بجلی کی بندش کا باعث بنا۔

Toofani gurg ne kai mohale mein bijli ki bandish ka baais bana.

Easily Confused With

lightning:Lightning refers to the discharge of electricity during a thunderstorm, while a thunderstorm is the overall weather phenomenon that includes thunder, lightning, and precipitation.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'thunder' and 'storm' to remember this word.

Picture dark clouds with flashes of lightning and hear the rumble of thunder.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آندھی آتی ہے تو بڑے درخت بھی گرتے ہیں

Aandhi aati hai to bade darakht bhi girte hain

When a storm comes, even the big trees fall.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "þunor + storm" — thunder + storm

First known use: 14th century

The word 'thunderstorm' has been used in the English language since the early 14th century to denote a storm with thunder and lightning.