Thunder rumbled ominously in the distance.

Meaning: There was a loud, deep sound of thunder that seemed to warn of something bad happening, and it was far away.

Choice of Words: Thunder is the loud noise that happens during a storm. Rumbled means made a deep, rolling sound. Ominously means in a way that suggests something bad will happen. Distance means far away.

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Thunder roared loudly in the distance.

Meaning: This means that the thunder was making a lot of noise that you could hear from far away. It's like when you hear a big truck driving down the street and it makes a loud sound.

Choice of Words: Roared means to make a loud, deep sound like a lion or a monster. Loudly means to make a lot of noise. When you put them together, "Thunder roared loudly" means that the thunder was making a really loud, rumbling sound.

Thunder boomed like a giant drum in the distance.

Meaning: This means that the thunder was making a very loud, deep sound that sounded like a giant drum being played. It's like when you hear a big band playing drums and the sound makes your whole body shake.

Choice of Words: Boomed means to make a loud, deep sound like a cannon or a drum. Giant means very big. When you put them together, "Thunder boomed like a giant drum" means that the thunder sounded like a huge drum being hit.

Thunder grumbled like an angry grandpa in the distance.

Meaning: This means that the thunder was making a low, rumbling sound that sounded like an old man who was not happy. It's like when you hear someone complaining about something and they sound like they're not having a good day.

Choice of Words: Grumbled means to make a low, complaining sound like someone who is not happy. Angry means feeling mad or upset. Grandpa means an older man who is the father of your father or mother. When you put them together, "Thunder grumbled like an angry grandpa" means that the thunder sounded like an old man who was grumpy and complaining.

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