Unit 3 - Noise verbs Flashcards
Bang
To hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
Example: She banged on the door angrily.
Burst
To break open or apart, especially because of pressure from inside; to make something break in this way.
Example: Don’t burst that balloon!
Crash
A sudden loud noise made by something falling or breaking.
Example: A car crash
Explode
To burst or make something burst loudly and violently, causing damage.
Example: Bombs were exploding all around the city.
Groan
To make a long deep sound because you are annoyed, upset or in pain, or with pleasure.
Example: He lay on the floor groaning.
Roar
To make a very loud, deep sound.
Example: The ocean roars. The lion roars
Scream
To give a loud, high cry, because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc.
Example: He covered her mouth to stop her from screaming.
Sigh
To breathe out slowly making a long soft sound, especially because you are disappointed, tired, annoyed or relaxed.
Example: We sighed with relief when the noise stopped.
Slam
To put, push or throw something into a particular place or position with a lot of force.
Example: I heard the door slam behind him.
Smash
Violently break (something) into pieces. Example: Several windows had been smashed.
Whisper
To speak very quietly to somebody so that other people cannot hear what you are saying.
Example: What are you two whispering about?
Yell
Shout in a loud, sharp way.
Example: He yelled at the other driver.
To hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
Bang
To break open or apart, especially because of pressure from inside; to make something break in this way.
Burst
A sudden loud noise made by something falling or breaking.
Crash
