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Lightning
01
a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds
Examples
The sky lit up with a brilliant flash of lightning during the storm.
She saw a bolt of lightning strike a tree in the distance.
02
a sudden, extremely fast movement or action
Examples
The magician made the coin vanish in a lightning of motion.
He reacted in a lightning of reflex to catch the falling vase.
lightning
01
moving or happening extremely quickly
ApprovingExamples
The runner set a lightning pace, leaving his competitors far behind.
She made a lightning decision to accept the job offer without hesitation.
