Definitions
There are 19 meanings of the word
Flashes.
Flashes - as a noun
A sudden intense burst of radiant energy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happeningnatural eventoccurrenceoccurrentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A momentary brightness
A short vivid experience
Example: "A flash of emotion swept over him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flashingA sudden brilliant understanding
Example: "He had a flash of intuition"
A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
Example: "If i had the chance i'd do it in a flash"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blink of an eyeheartbeatinstantjiffynew york minutesplit secondtricetwinklingwinkA gaudy outward display
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fanfareostentationHypernyms (Closely Related)
displayHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flareHypernyms (Closely Related)
visual signalHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
news bulletinnewsbreaknewsflashA bright patch of color used for decoration or identification
Example: "Red flashes adorned the airplane"
A lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flash bulbflash lampflashbulbflashgunphotoflashFlashes - as an adjective satellite
Flashes - as a verb
Gleam or glow intermittently
Example: "The lights were flashing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blinktwinklewinkwinkleHypernyms (Closely Related)
radiateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Appear briefly
Example: "The headlines flashed on the screen"
Display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
Example: "He showed off his new sports car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flauntostentateswankHypernyms (Closely Related)
displayexhibitexposeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make known or cause to appear with great speed
Example: "The latest intelligence is flashed to all command posts"
Run or move very quickly or hastily
Example: "She dashed into the yard"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dartdashscootscudshootHypernyms (Closely Related)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghastenhiehotfootpelt alongracerushrush alongspeedstep on itHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Expose or show briefly
Example: "He flashed a $100 bill"
Protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal
Example: "Flash the roof"
Emit a brief burst of light
Example: "A shooting star flashed and was gone"
Example Sentences
"She flashes her winning smile at the camera."
"He flashes his police badge to gain entry."
"The lightning flashes across the sky during the storm."
"He quickly flashes his headlights to warn the driver ahead."
"She flashes her ID card to the security guard."
Word Game Points
Is FLASHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flashes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FLASHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is FLASHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flashes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFLASHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is FLASHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flashes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFLASHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
