Definitions
- Referring to the loud, explosive sound that accompanies lightning during a storm. - Describing a sudden and powerful noise, often used metaphorically. - Talking about a deep and resonant voice or sound.
- Describing a low, continuous sound, often associated with distant thunder or a growling stomach. - Referring to a deep and resonant sound, such as that produced by a large vehicle or machinery. - Talking about a low and ominous sound, often used metaphorically.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe loud and powerful sounds.
- 2Both can be associated with natural phenomena, such as thunderstorms or earthquakes.
- 3Both can be used metaphorically to describe intense emotions or actions.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Thunder is typically louder and more explosive than rumble.
- 2Duration: Rumble is often longer-lasting and more continuous than thunder.
- 3Source: Thunder is usually associated with lightning and storms, while rumble can come from various sources, such as vehicles or machinery.
- 4Tone: Thunder has a more ominous and foreboding tone, while rumble can be more neutral or even comforting.
- 5Connotation: Thunder is often associated with fear or danger, while rumble can be more neutral or even pleasant.
Remember this!
Thunder and rumble are both words that describe loud and powerful sounds. However, thunder is typically associated with explosive and ominous sounds, often related to storms or lightning. On the other hand, rumble describes a low and continuous sound that can come from various sources, such as vehicles or machinery.
