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Boom

usgb/buːm/Volume
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Sudden Impact

Use 'boom' to describe the intense sound of a collision or burst, not a faint sound.

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A car crashed into the wall with a tremendous boom.
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Fear or Excitement

'Boom' often conveys a sense of shock or excitement when describing sounds.

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The surprise boom from the celebration startled everyone.
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