Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thudded

verb
/ˈθʌd.ɪd/
Definition
To make a dull, heavy sound as if something has fallen or hit the ground heavily.
Examples
  • The heavy book thudded onto the floor.
  • As the tree fell, it thudded loudly against the ground.
  • She dropped her bag, and it thudded next to her feet.
Meaning
The term refers to the sound produced when something falls or hits something else, typically in a way that is dull and heavy.
Synonyms
  • plummeted
  • thumped
  • thrashed
  • collided