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/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud.
The sky lit up with a brilliant flash of lightning before the thunder rolled in.
A flash of bright light caused by this discharge.
The lightning illuminated the dark sky momentarily.
Something that happens very quickly; a sudden and rapid occurrence.
Her reaction was as quick as lightning when she dodged the ball.
verb
To strike with lightning.
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
Lightning bolt
That idea was a lightning bolt for the whole team.
Lightning fast
He is lightning fast when it comes to coding.