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We heard thunder rumble in the distance.
What does Rumble mean?
Rumble means to make a deep rolling sound.
Dictionary definition
To make a deep, low, rolling sound; also, the sound itself.
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The bus made a low rumble as it drove by the school.
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The writer used the rumble of the train to create a strong sense of movement.
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WordRumble.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningRumble means to make a deep rolling sound.
ExampleExample: We heard thunder rumble in the distance.
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- Syllables
- rum · bul
- Strongest beat
- rum
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rum.
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Base word
rumble
verb
rumbles
Makes a deep rolling sound now or often.
verb
rumbled
Made a deep rolling sound in the past.
noun
rumbling
A deep rolling sound.
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