⚡flash

Meaning

to shine or appear suddenly and brightly for a short time

a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment

Example Sentences

Lightning flashed across the night sky.

There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.

Example Expressions

in a flash

Synonyms

blink, sparkle, gleam, flicker, flare, burst, glint

Entry 1

blink, sparkle, gleam, flicker, flare

Entry 2

burst, gleam, glint, sparkle

Antonyms

dim, fade, darken, darkness, dimness, shadow, dullness

Entry 1

dim, fade, darken

Entry 2

darkness, dimness, shadow, dullness

Collocations

camera flash, flash light, flash drive, flash memory, flash flood, flash of light

Entry 1

camera flash, flash light, flash drive, flash memory, flash flood

Entry 2

camera flash, flash of light, flash memory

More Example Sentences

The rules permit visitors to take photos without flash.

Visitors are discouraged from taking flash photos completely.