The main difference between thunder and lightning is that thunder is the sound produced by lightning, whereas lightning is an electrical discharge produced by the clash of electrically charged clouds.
Lightning is the cause, while thunder is its effect.
Thunder is sound energy. Conversely, lightning is electrical energy.
Thunder is formed due to the fast expansion of gases during the electrical charge of lightning on the flip side; lightning is produced when ice and water particles collide with moist and warm air.
The sound produced by lightning is known as thunder, whereas the electrical discharge produced by the clash of electrically charged clouds is known as lightning.
The word “thunder” is derived from the old English word “thunor” and the Proto-Germanic “thunraz” on the other hand, the word “lightning” is derived from the Old English word “lihting” or “lightnen.”
Thunder usher in strong winds and heavy rains, and it is less destructive and dangerous than lightning; on the other hand, lightning is very hot and fast, so it is very destructive and dangerous.
Thunder is less damaging; It can rarely cause damage to hearing if lightning struck nearby on the other side, lightning is more destructive and may cause a house on fire.
As sound energy has low speed so, thunder can be heard after lightning, on the other side, as light energy has more speed so that lightning can be seen first before thunder.
Thunder
The crashing or booming sound produced by rapidly expanding air along the path of the electrical discharge of lightning.
Lightning
An abrupt, discontinuous natural electric discharge in the atmosphere.
Thunder
A sound that resembles or suggests thunder.
Lightning
The visible flash of light accompanying such a discharge.
Thunder
To produce thunder.
Lightning
(Informal) A sudden, usually improbable stroke of fortune.
Thunder
To produce sounds like thunder.
Lightning
To discharge a flash of lightning.
Thunder
To move while making a loud noise
The express train thundered past us.
Lightning
Moving or occurring with remarkable speed or suddenness.
Thunder
To utter loud, vociferous remarks or threats.
Lightning
A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.
Although we did not see the lightning, we did hear the thunder.
Thunder
To express violently, commandingly, or angrily; roar.
Lightning
A discharge of this kind.
The lightning was hot enough to melt the sand.
That tree was hit by lightning.
Thunder
The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
Thunder is preceded by lightning.
Lightning
(figuratively) Anything that moves very fast.
Thunder
A deep, rumbling noise resembling thunder.
Off in the distance, he heard the thunder of hoofbeats, signalling a stampede.
Lightning
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Thunder
An alarming or startling threat or denunciation.
Lightning
Extremely fast or sudden; moving (as if) at the speed of lightning.
Thunder
(obsolete) The discharge of electricity; a thunderbolt.
Lightning
To produce lightning.
Thunder
(figuratively) The spotlight.
Shortly after I announced my pregnancy, he stole my thunder with his news of landing his dream job.
Lightning
A discharge of atmospheric electricity, accompanied by a vivid flash of light, commonly from one cloud to another, sometimes from a cloud to the earth. The sound produced by the electricity in passing rapidly through the atmosphere constitutes thunder.
Thunder
(impersonal) To produce thunder; to sound, rattle, or roar, as a discharge of atmospheric electricity.
It thundered continuously.
Lightning
The act of making bright, or the state of being made bright; enlightenment; brightening, as of the mental powers.
Thunder
(intransitive) To make a noise like thunder.
The train thundered along the tracks.
Thunder
(ergative) To (make something) move very fast (with loud noise).
Lightning
Abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
Thunder
To say (something) with a loud, threatening voice.
"Get back to work at once!", he thundered.
Lightning
The flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more
Thunder
To produce something with incredible power.
Thunder
The sound which follows a flash of lightning; the report of a discharge of atmospheric electricity.
Thunder
The discharge of electricity; a thunderbolt.
The revenging gods'Gainst parricides did all their thunders bend.
Thunder
Any loud noise; as, the thunder of cannon.
Thunder
An alarming or statrling threat or denunciation.
The thunders of the Vatican could no longer strike into the heart of princes.
Thunder
To produce thunder; to sound, rattle, or roar, as a discharge of atmospheric electricity; - often used impersonally; as, it thundered continuously.
Canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
Thunder
Fig.: To make a loud noise; esp. a heavy sound, of some continuance.
His dreadful voice no moreWould thunder in my ears.
Thunder
To utter violent denunciation.
Thunder
To emit with noise and terror; to utter vehemently; to publish, as a threat or denunciation.
Oracles severeWere daily thundered in our general's ear.
An archdeacon, as being a prelate, may thunder out an ecclesiastical censure.
Thunder
A deep prolonged loud noise
Thunder
A booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning
Thunder
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Thunder
Move fast, noisily, and heavily;
The bus thundered down the road
Thunder
Utter words loudly and forcefully;
`Get out of here,' he roared
Thunder
Be the case that thunder is being heard;
Whenever it thunders, my dog crawls under the bed
Thunder
To make or produce a loud noise;
The river thundered below
The engine roared as the driver pushed the car to full throttle
Earth experiences different types of weather. Some of them cause only mild trouble, while others cause a lot of destruction and loss. It can be hot, clear, dry, and calm at one time but may be cold, wet, cloudy, and stormy on the other time. A rapid upward movement of the warm and moist air causes a thunderstorm. As the warm air moves upward, it loses heat and cools down to compress in the form of clouds. The water droplets and ice particles in the clouds, collide with each other due to air and build up static energy, which causes thunder and lighting. Thunder is sound energy produced by electric discharge during lightning. Both thunder and lightning take place at the same time, but as light has more speed, so, it appears first and than we hear the sound of thunder. Lightning is fast and very hot and is more destructive and dangerous than thunder. Thunder is scary, but it has little potential to cause damage, on the other side, lightning is lethal and can cause house on fire.
The word “thunder” is derived from the old English word “thunor” and the Proto-Germanic “thunraz.” It is the rumbling sound that can be heard during thunderstorms. It is produced by the fast expansion of the gases in the electrical charge of lightning during thunderstorm. Its sound can range from a low rumble to a crack, a peal or a clap. Both thunder and lightning take place at the same time but, as the light has more speed than the sound so, lightning is seen before the sound can be heard. Thunder usher in strong winds and heavy rains, and it is less destructive and dangerous than lightning. Thunder is scary, but it has little potential to cause damage. In rare cases, it can damage the hearing if the clap of thunder is at its loudest and sharpest.
The word “lightning” is derived from the Old English word “lihting” or “lightnen.” It is an awesome force of nature. Lightning is usually produced by the electrically charged parts of the clouds. If two electrically charged clouds come into direct contact with each other, lightning is produced. If this lightning produced hits the ground than it is called as “strike.” On the other side, if the lightning is among the clouds, it is called “flash.” In rare cases, volcanic eruptions have also recorded causing lightning storms. But mostly, it is due to electrically charged regions of clouds. Its surface is hotter than the sun, reaching a temperature of 54,000 degrees Fahrenheit. It can travel with a speed of about 140,000 miles per hour. Lightning may strike tall objects because it always takes the fastest way towards the ground. It is very destructive and dangerous and may cause a house on fire. The potential of lightning to cause damage is unpredictable because it is difficult to determine whether it will make contact with the ground or not. It is relatively short-lived, so it can only damage the objects that are in direct contact with it.
