lightning (**라이**트닝) — a bright flash of light in the sky that is produced by electricity moving between clouds or from clouds to the ground
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a bright flash of light in the sky that is produced by electricity moving between clouds or from clouds to the ground
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 번개
Korean pronunciation: **라이**트닝
Example Sentences
- My boss moved at lightning speed when he heard about free pizza in the break room.
- The lightning was so bright it turned night into day for a split second.
- He had a lightning realization that he'd been wearing mismatched socks all day.
lightning
NOUN//ˈlaɪtnɪŋ//
a bright flash of light in the sky that is produced by electricity moving between clouds or from clouds to the ground
A bolt of lightning splits the dark sky above the lonely farmhouse.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'lihting'에서 유래되었으며, 'light(빛)'과 관련이 있습니다. 번개가 하늘에서 빛을 만들어내는 현상에서 이름이 붙었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My boss moved at lightning speed when he heard about free pizza in the break room.”
“The lightning was so bright it turned night into day for a split second.”
“He had a lightning realization that he'd been wearing mismatched socks all day.”
“Lightning never strikes the same place twice, but WiFi problems always hit my room.”
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