Definitions
- Describing a heavy, dull sound made by a soft object falling onto a surface. - Referring to the sound of a person or animal collapsing onto a soft surface. - Talking about the sound of something heavy and soft hitting the ground.
- Describing a heavy, dull sound made by a hard object falling onto a surface. - Referring to the sound of a person or animal falling heavily onto a hard surface. - Talking about the sound of something solid and heavy hitting the ground.
List of Similarities
- 1Both describe a heavy, dull sound.
- 2Both can be used to describe an object or a person falling onto a surface.
- 3Both are onomatopoeic words, meaning they imitate the sound they describe.
What is the difference?
- 1Texture: Flump is used for soft objects while thud is used for hard objects.
- 2Intensity: Thud is generally louder and more forceful than flump.
- 3Surface: Flump is often used for soft surfaces like beds or sofas while thud is used for hard surfaces like floors or walls.
- 4Connotation: Flump has a more relaxed and casual connotation while thud can be associated with a more serious or ominous tone.
- 5Usage: Flump is less commonly used than thud in everyday language.
Remember this!
Flump and thud both describe a heavy, dull sound made by an object or person falling onto a surface. However, the difference between flump and thud is their texture, intensity, surface, connotation, and usage. Flump is used for soft objects and surfaces, has a more relaxed connotation, and is less commonly used than thud. Whereas, thud is used for hard objects and surfaces, has a more serious connotation, and is more commonly used in everyday language.
