
Thump
Physical Impact
Use 'thump' to describe strong, heavy sounds from objects hitting surfaces.

We heard a thump upstairs as the book fell off the shelf.
Implied Weight
'Thump' suggests the object making the noise is large or heavy.

The thump of his luggage announced his return.
Dramatic Tension
The word 'thump' can create a sense of suspense or alarm in stories.

A thump outside made her freeze in fear.
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