to flash
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flæʃ
flāsh
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Definition & Meaning of "flash"in English

to flash
01

to deliberately showcase or display something in a showy and attention-grabbing manner 

Transitive: to flash a possession
to flash definition and meaning
Examples
The entrepreneur flashed their luxury car collection on social media. 
02

to shine brightly but temporarily 

Intransitive
to flash definition and meaning
Examples
Lightning flashed across the night sky during the storm. 
03

to shine or radiate light or energy in a vibrant, lively, or passionate manner 

Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
flash
3rd person singular
flashes
Present participle
flashing
Past simple
flashed
Past participle
flashed
Examples
Her eyes flashed as she spoke about her upcoming adventure. 
04

to be seen for a short time 

Intransitive
Examples
The breaking news headline flashed across the television screen. 
05

to move or pass with great speed, in a way that attracts attention 

Intransitive: to flash to a direction
Examples
The sports car flashed past us on the highway, leaving us in awe of its speed. 
06

to show or present information or an image on a screen for a short duration 

Transitive: to flash information
Examples
The news anchor flashed the breaking news headline on the screen. 
07

to apply or create a thin coating or layer of something on a surface 

Transitive: to flash a surface
Examples
The roofers flashed the chimney to prevent water from seeping into the attic during heavy rainfall. 
08

(climbing) to successfully complete a route on the first attempt, typically without prior knowledge or practice 

Transitive: to flash a route
Examples
He managed to flash the difficult route on his first try. 
09

to show private body parts to others in public, usually as a sexual act 

Informal
Examples
The man flashed at people on the street. 
Flash
01

a sudden, concentrated release of radiant energy 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
flashes
Examples
The explosion sent out a flash of heat. 
02

a brief moment of light 

Examples
A flash illuminated the hallway. 
03

a sudden moment of clear understanding 

Examples
She felt a flash of insight during the lecture. 
04

a sudden, sharply felt moment of vivid experience 

Examples
A flash of memory struck him unexpectedly. 
05

a device that produces a momentary burst of light for photography 

What is a "flash"?

A flash is a device used in photography to provide additional light when taking pictures, especially in low-light conditions or to brighten shadows. It emits a brief, intense burst of light to illuminate the subject and improve image exposure. Flashes can be built into the camera or used as external accessories, and they help ensure that subjects are well-lit and visible, even in dim environments.

Examples
The camera's flash fired too late. 
06

a bright area of color used for marking or ornamentation 

Examples
His uniform carried a blue flash on the shoulder. 
07

a brief announcement giving the latest development in a news story 

Examples
The station cut in with a news flash. 
08

a burst of light used for signaling or illumination 

Examples
The beacon sent a flash across the bay. 
09

a showy or ostentatious display 

Examples
The outfit had too much flash for the event. 
10

a moment or instance that occurs in a very short period of time, often quickly and unexpectedly 

Examples
The entire event was over in a flash, leaving everyone in awe of how quickly it passed. 
01

overly showy in appearance 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
flashest
Comparative
flasher
gradable
Examples
The car looked flash with its oversized rims. 
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