lightning

noun
/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

Meaning

a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm

Example Sentences

The lightning struck a tree near our house.

Example Expressions

lightning fast

Synonyms

thunderbolt, flash, electric discharge

Antonyms

darkness, calm

Collocations

lightning storm, lightning strike, flash of lightning, lightning speed

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