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Flash
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FLASH
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Simple meaning
What does Flash mean?
A sudden bright light or quick movement.
Dictionary definition
A sudden bright light or quick movement; also to shine briefly.
Example sentences
Flash in a sentence
easy
A flash of lightning crossed the sky.
medium
The camera gave a bright flash.
hard
A flash of memory can appear suddenly when something reminds you of the past.
Synonyms
Words like Flash
Antonyms
Opposite words
steady glowLight that stays constant.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flash, depending on context.
Word family
Flash word family
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Practice 1
What does flash mean?
Flash means a sudden bright light or quick movement.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flash?
Burst is close in meaning to flash in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flash?
Steady Glow contrasts with flash.
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