Meaning & Definition of word "Lightning"
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Lightning
/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. A natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud.
- Example: The sky lit up with a brilliant flash of lightning before the thunder rolled in.
- 2. A flash of bright light caused by this discharge.
- Example: The lightning illuminated the dark sky momentarily.
- 3. Something that happens very quickly; a sudden and rapid occurrence.
- Example: Her reaction was as quick as lightning when she dodged the ball.
verb:
- 1. To strike with lightning.
- Example: The storm caused the tree to be lightninged, leaving it charred and blackened.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'leoht' + 'ning', related to the nature of bright light.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lightning strike:
An unexpected event or occurrence.
lightning never strikes twice:
Bad luck usually doesn't happen in the same way to the same person.
fast as lightning:
Extremely fast.
Related Words
thunder:
The sound caused by lightning.
storm:
A disturbance in the atmosphere with violent weather.
Slang Meanings of lightning
Meaning: Lightning bolt
Example Sentence: That idea was a lightning bolt for the whole team.
Meaning: Lightning fast
Example Sentence: He is lightning fast when it comes to coding.