flash
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/flæʃ/
sudden burst of light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flash' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'flasshen,' where 'flassh' meant 'to splash or burst.'
Historical Evolution
'flasshen' transformed into the modern English word 'flash.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to splash or burst,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a sudden burst of light or display.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sudden burst of light or a brief display of something.
There was a flash of lightning in the sky.
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Verb 1
to shine or give off a bright light suddenly or in a short burst.
The camera flashed as she took the picture.
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