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flash
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- pronunciation:
- flaesh
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb, adjective
- phrases:
- flash in the pan
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb, adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a sudden, brilliant light that vanishes almost instantly.
The flash of lightning was followed by a clap of thunder.- synonyms:
- blaze, flare
- similar words:
- beam, blink, flame, flicker, gleam, glint, glitter, spark, sparkle, streak
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definition 2: |
a sudden, brilliant display or eruption, as of emotion, talent, or understanding.
He slammed his fists on the table as a flash of anger came over him..- synonyms:
- display, outburst, show
- similar words:
- demonstration, exhibit, glimmer, inspiration, intuition, spark
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definition 3: |
a very short amount of time; instant.
Just call me and I'll be there in a flash.- synonyms:
- instant, minute, moment, second
- similar words:
- jiffy, split second, trice, twinkle, twinkling
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definition 4: |
showy appearance or manner.
He's all flash and no substance.- synonyms:
- ostentation, pomp, showiness
- similar words:
- display, fanfare, glitter, pageantry, razzle-dazzle
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definition 5: |
a photographic device for producing brief illumination of a subject; flash bulb; flash gun.
- similar words:
- bulb, light
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related words: |
bit, blast, blaze, bolt, glare, instant, minute, moment, twinkle |
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phrase: |
flash in the pan |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
flashes, flashing, flashed |
definition 1: |
to produce a sudden, brilliant light, esp. one that vanishes almost instantly or bursts forth repeatedly.
The shop's "OPEN" sign flashes to attract attention.The lights of the police flashed on the building.- similar words:
- beam, blaze, blink, flicker, glint, scintillate, shine
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definition 2: |
to move, happen, or come into view suddenly or quickly.
The car flashed past us.An image of her flashed into his mind.- synonyms:
- dart, shoot, streak
- similar words:
- bolt, dash, gleam, scoot, tear
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definition 3: |
to glitter brightly; gleam.
They could see the men's swords flashing in the sun.- synonyms:
- gleam
- similar words:
- glimmer, glint, glitter, sparkle
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definition 4: |
to expose one's genitals or breasts briefly in public in order to shock others.
- similar words:
- moon
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definition 5: |
to have a sudden insight or memory about (usu. fol. by "on").
He had felt confused, but now he flashed on the real reason he had come. |
related words: |
glare, gleam, snap, twinkle |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition 1: |
to cause to shine brilliantly, esp. for an instant or repeatedly.
The police officer flashed his light on the hiding suspect.- similar words:
- shine, sparkle
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definition 2: |
to produce (a brilliant light) suddenly.
- similar words:
- illuminate, shine
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definition 3: |
to send or make known very quickly.
The general flashed his orders to the troops by radio.- similar words:
- dispatch, relay, transmit
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definition 4: |
to show for an instant only.
He flashed his passport.- similar words:
- display, exhibit, present, show
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definition 5: |
to expose one's genitals or breasts briefly in front of (someone).
An unknown man ran onto the stage and flashed the audience. |
related words: |
blink, project |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
occurring suddenly and usu. without warning.
a flash flood- similar words:
- instantaneous, rapid, sudden
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definition 2: |
showy in appearance or manner.
- synonyms:
- jazzy, showy
- similar words:
- camp, flashy, theatrical, wild
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derivations: |
flashingly (adv.), flasher (n.) |
Word Builder: flash +
- flashlight:
a lamp with a strong beam that you hold in your hand.
- flashcard:
a card you use to help you learn something, such as spelling or math facts. You write the thing you want to learn on the card and try to remember it.
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