flash

verb
/flæʃ/

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.

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