Flash ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Flash ( verb )

1. To shine brightly and suddenly.
2. To appear or disappear suddenly.

Origin:

The origin of the word 'flash' is uncertain, but it is likely to have come from middle dutch 'flasch' meaning 'lightning, torch, sudden brightness'. the verb 'flash' has been used since the 16th century.

Examples:

1. The camera flash blinded her.
2. A brilliant idea flashed into his mind.
3. The lights in the room flickered and then flashed off.
4. A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky.
5. The sign on the building flashed an advertisement.

(As a noun)

Flash ( noun )

1. To shine brightly and suddenly.
2. To appear or disappear suddenly.

Origin:

The origin of the word 'flash' is uncertain, but it is likely to have come from middle dutch 'flasch' meaning 'lightning, torch, sudden brightness'. the verb 'flash' has been used since the 16th century.

Examples:

1. The camera flash blinded her.
2. A brilliant idea flashed into his mind.
3. The lights in the room flickered and then flashed off.
4. A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky.
5. The sign on the building flashed an advertisement.