Definition

1. Noun:

   • A heavy, dull sound: A low, muffled sound typically produced by the impact of a heavy object falling or striking something solid.

2. Verb:

   • To make a heavy, dull sound: To fall, hit, or move with a low, muffled, non-resonant sound.
   • To strike something with such a sound: To hit something, producing a heavy, dull noise.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The book hit the floor with a loud thud.
  • We heard the thud of the axe against the tree.

• Verb:

  • The ripe apple thudded onto the grass.
  • He thudded the box down on the table.

Advanced Usage

• "to thud into": to hit or collide with something, producing a dull sound.
  • The car thudded into the barrier.
• "to thud against": to strike or beat against a surface with a dull sound.
  • Rain thudded against the windowpane.

Variants and Related Words

• Thudding (noun/adj): The action or sound of something thudding; making a thudding sound.
  • The constant thudding from the construction site was annoying.
• Thuddy (adj, informal): Describing a sound that is dull and heavy like a thud.
  • The speaker had a thuddy, low-quality bass.

Synonyms

• Thump: A dull, heavy blow or sound.
• Clunk: A dull, metallic sound.
• Bang: A sudden loud noise, often sharper than a thud.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically conveyed with prepositions like "into," "against," or "onto.")

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms specifically centered on the word "thud.")

Noun

1. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

Verb

1. make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
2. strike with a dull sound
   • Bullets were thudding against the wall
3. make a dull sound
   • the knocker thudded against the front door