Learn · Sentences Talking About Natural Phenomena
We heard thunder in the distance, which meant a storm was approaching.
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We heard thunder in the distance, which meant a storm was approaching.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
If you hear distant thunder, it means a storm is coming; be prepared.
Describing Habits
Whenever we hear thunder in the distance, we know to expect a storm.
Asking About Others
Did you hear the thunder in the distance? Does that mean a storm is coming?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If we hadn't heard the thunder, we wouldn't have known the storm was approaching.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Distant thunder indicated the imminent arrival of a storm.
Casual
We heard some thunder way off, so a storm's coming.
Simpler English
We heard thunder; a storm is coming.
Phrases to learn
heard thunder
To perceive the sound of thunder.
storm was approaching
A storm was getting closer.