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What are the examples of onomatopoeic words?

Onomatopoeia Examples:

Sounds of Animals:

* Meow: Cat

* Woof: Dog

* Moo: Cow

* Oink: Pig

* Baa: Sheep

* Chirp: Bird

* Roar: Lion

* Hiss: Snake

* Quack: Duck

* Cluck: Chicken

Sounds of Nature:

* Splash: Water

* Sizzle: Food cooking

* Crackle: Fire

* Rustle: Leaves

* Whirr: Wind

* Bang: Explosion

* Rumble: Thunder

* Drip: Water leaking

* Gush: Water flowing

* Whoosh: Wind blowing

Sounds of Objects:

* Click: Mouse button

* Thud: Object falling

* Buzz: Insect

* Clang: Metal hitting metal

* Screech: Brakes

* Tick-tock: Clock

* Honk: Car horn

* Beep: Alarm

* Whistle: Train

* Zoom: Fast movement

Sounds of Actions:

* Snap: Breaking something

* Pop: Opening a bottle

* Shush: Telling someone to be quiet

* Chop: Cutting something

* Wham: Hitting something hard

* Bang: Closing a door

* Splat: Something hitting a surface

Examples in Phrases:

* The clock ticked loudly.

* The leaves rustled in the wind.

* The rain dripped steadily on the roof.

* The door slammed shut with a bang.

* The car screeched to a halt.

* The fire crackled merrily in the hearth.

This is just a small selection of onomatopoeic words, and there are many more examples. The use of onomatopoeia can add vividness and realism to writing, and can help the reader to experience the sounds of the story more fully.

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