lightning
lightning
electrical flash in sky
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lightning with Russian translation
lightning usage examples
Не стойте под высокими деревьями, когда видите молнию.
Do not stand under tall trees when you see lightning.
Молния осветила небо, а затем раздался гром.
Lightning lit up the sky and then the thunder followed.
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lightning belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
lightning synonyms
What's the difference between lightning / thunderbolt / flash / bolt / streak
More literary or mythological; can mean a powerful lightning strike but is often figurative.
News of the decision hit him like a thunderbolt.
A general term for a sudden burst of light; not specific to lightning alone.
A bright flash lit the horizon.
Can refer to a lightning bolt but also to a metal fastener; ambiguous without context.
A bolt of lightning split the sky.
A long, narrow flash or line of light; may describe the appearance of lightning but is more general.
A streak of lightning crossed the sky.
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How to pronounce lightning and what this word means
lightning means lightning. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce lightning
/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
lightning translation
lightning
lightning examples
Do not stand under tall trees when you see lightning.
lightning transcription
/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/, /ə ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
Questions about this word
lightning meaning: what does it mean?
electrical flash in sky
lightning pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
lightning is pronounced as /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
lightning definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Do not stand under tall trees when you see lightning. Translation: Не стойте под высокими деревьями, когда видите молнию.
Is lightning part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, lightning can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is lightning part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, lightning can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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