lightning
Translation
lightning
Examples
A flash of lightning lit up the sky.
A flash of lightning lit up the sky.
He was struck by lightning but survived.
He was struck by lightning but survived.
Grammar Patterns
a flash/bolt of ((lightning)) a flash of electricity in the sky I saw a bolt of lightning hit that tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flash, bolt, thunderbolt
Etymology
From Old English 'līhting', meaning 'making light'. Related to the verb 'to lighten'.
Memory Tips
This is the natural flash of light in the sky during a storm. Don't confuse it with 'lighting' (illumination). Lightning comes before thunder.