thud
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /θʌd/
KK: /θʌd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To produce a low, heavy sound, often when something falls or hits a surface.
Example
The book fell off the shelf with a loud thud.
Tense Forms
Past: thudded
Past Participle: thudded
Conversation
Did you hear that thud coming from the garage?
Yeah, it sounded pretty loud!
I wonder if something fell over again.
Hopefully, it's not anything important this time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
thump
bang
clunk
Antonyms
whisper
murmur
silence
noun
Definition
A low, dull sound made when something heavy falls or hits a surface.
Example
The book fell off the shelf with a loud thud.
Conversation
Did you hear that strange thud coming from the attic?
Yeah, it sounded like something heavy fell over.
I wonder if something's up there or if it's just the old house settling.
Root Explanation
The word 'thud' originates from Old English 'þud', which means a dull sound or thump. It describes the sound made when a heavy object falls or strikes something.
Memory Tip
Imagine the sound of something heavy hitting the ground — that's the 'thud' you hear, which comes from the Old English word for a dull sound.
Visually Confused Words
hud