lightning Meaning & Definition
What Does Lightning Mean?
Lightning is a noun that means A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth. It is also used to mean A discharge of this kind. As an adjective, it means Extremely fast or sudden; moving (as if) at the speed of lightning. As a verb, it means To produce lightning.
Quick Facts About Lightning
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | lightnings |
| Verb forms | lightnings, lightninging, lightninged |
Lightning Definition (Noun)
- A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.
Although we did not see the lightning, we did hear the thunder.
- A discharge of this kind.
The lightning was hot enough to melt the sand.
- Anything that moves very fast.
- Gin.
- Obsolete form of lightening.
Lightning as an Adjective
- Extremely fast or sudden; moving (as if) at the speed of lightning.
Lightning as a Verb
- To produce lightning.
Noun
- The act of making bright, or the state of being made bright; enlightenment; brightening, as of the mental powers.
Synonyms of Lightning
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Lightning synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Lightning
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Lightning in a Sentence
Although we did not see the lightning, we did hear the thunder.
The lightning was hot enough to melt the sand.
That tree was hit by lightning.
Word Forms & Grammar
lightning (usually uncountable, plural lightnings)
lightning (not comparable)
lightning (third-person singular simple present lightnings, present participle lightninging, simple past and past participle lightninged)
Words That Rhyme With Lightning
Origin of Lightning
From light(e)n + -ing. Doublet of lightening.
How Do You Say Lightning?
Lightning is pronounced //ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Lightning
Is lightning a noun or an adjective?
Lightning is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is the plural of lightning?
The plural of lightning is lightnings.
What is the past tense of lightning?
The past tense of lightning is lightninged. The present participle is lightninging.
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