English Dictionary
Definition flash in British English
flash
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/flæʃ/
Example
a flash of lightning
2
a sudden understanding or idea
Example
It's a dull book but there are occasional flashes of insight.
3
a sudden instance of a particular emotion
4
the sudden appearance of an object for a very short time
Example
the flash of a knife
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