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Lightning flashed during the storm.
What does Lightning mean?
Lightning is a bright flash of electricity in the sky.
Dictionary definition
A bright flash of electricity in the sky during a storm.
Example sentences
Lightning in a sentence
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We counted the seconds after the lightning to estimate how far away it was.
hard
Lightning is caused by electrical energy building up in storm clouds.
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What does lightning mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to lightning?
Lightning is an electrical flash in the sky.
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Which sentence uses lightning correctly?
This sentence uses lightning as a storm flash.
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lyte · ning · strongest beat: lyte
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WordLightning.
Partnoun.
MeaningLightning is a bright flash of electricity in the sky.
ExampleExample: Lightning flashed during the storm.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lyte · ning
- Strongest beat
- lyte
- Ending
- ning
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lyte.
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Synonyms
Words like Lightning
flasha sudden burst of light
electrical flasha bright burst of electricity
Antonyms
Opposite words
darknessabsence of light
calm skysky without storm activity
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Word family
Lightning word family
Base word
lightning
noun
lightning
Base form.
adjective
lightning-like
Similar to lightning in speed or brightness.
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Hint for students
Lightning is a bright flash of electricity in the sky.
Common mix-up
Lightning is not the same as darkness. Lightning means lightning is a bright flash of electricity in the sky.
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Read this model sentence: We counted the seconds after the lightning to estimate how far away it was. Clue words: counted, seconds, estimate. Underline clue words that show why lightning fits instead of darkness. Now write one new sentence that shows lightning without using the word lightning. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lightning?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We counted the seconds after the lightning to estimate how far away it was." Why does lightning fit better than darkness?
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