Meaning & Definition of Lightning in English
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Lightning
/laɪtnɪŋ/
noun
1. Abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
synonym:
- lightning
2. The flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash)
- Can scintillate for a second or more
synonym:
- lightning
Examples of using
From time to time the lightning flashed, and the dull thunder is heard.
Did you see that flash of lightning?
The cat shot under the table when thunder rumbled and lightning flashed outside.