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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
lightning means: A sudden bright light in the sky during a storm, caused by electricity.
noun
FLASH IN SKYB1
A sudden bright light in the sky during a storm, caused by electricity.
- Lightning lit up the sky.
- We saw lightning above the hills.
- A flash of lightning woke me during the storm.
ELECTRICAL STRIKEB1
Electricity that passes suddenly between clouds or from a cloud to the ground during a storm.
- Lightning struck the tree.
- The barn caught fire after a lightning strike.
- Can lightning damage electrical equipment inside a house?
Questions about lightning
What does lightning mean?
A sudden bright light in the sky during a storm, caused by electricity.
What is lightning in other languages?
Türkçe: şimşek · Español: relámpago · Français: éclair · Deutsch: Blitz · Italiano: lampo · 日本語: 稲光
How do you pronounce lightning?
It is pronounced /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/.
How do you use lightning in a sentence?
Lightning lit up the sky. We saw lightning above the hills.
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