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Term: Thunderstorm

Description

A thunderstorm is a weather phenomenon characterized by the presence of thunder, lightning, strong winds, and heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms are often associated with cumulonimbus clouds and can occur in various parts of the world.

Parts of Speech

• Noun: thunderstorm
• Verb: thunderstorm(s)

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

Noun: a storm accompanied by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds.

Example Sentence: The thunderstorm last night caused power outages across the city.

Sense 2:

Verb: (used without object) to experience a thunderstorm.

Example Sentence: We decided to stay indoors while it thunderstormed outside.

Sense 3:

Verb: (used with object) to subject to a thunderstorm.

Example Sentence: The crops were heavily damaged when the fields thunderstormed during the harvest season.

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