flash
Meaning
A "flash" refers to a sudden burst of light or a brief moment of illumination, often used metaphorically to describe a quick idea or insight.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "flash" with "flashing," which refers to the act of emitting light rather than the light itself.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
her
way
home
from
work
,
Maria
paused
under
a
streetlamp
to
check
a
message
on
her
phone
.
For
a
moment
,
a
flash
of
light
from
a
passing
car
reflected
on
the
wet
pavement
and
made
her
look
up
.
That
sudden
brightness
revealed
a
small
cat
hiding
near
the
curb
,
and
she
crouched
to
see
if
it
was
hurt
.
A
quick
idea
came
to
her
mind
:
she
would
call
the
local
shelter
tomorrow
if
no
owner
turned
up
.
Common Phrases
flash of light
flash memory
flash drive
Synonyms
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