Meaning of the word lightening in English
What does lightening mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lightening
US /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
Noun
a natural electrical discharge of very short duration in the atmosphere, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder, occurring in cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-ground, or intracloud forms
Example:
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The sky was illuminated by a sudden flash of lightening.
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We saw a spectacular display of lightening during the storm.
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