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LIGHTNING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Lightning.

How to pronounce lightning:

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Lightning - as a noun

Abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
atmospheric electricity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flash
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lightning - as a verb

To produce lightning.

Lightning - as an adjective

Extremely fast or sudden; moving (as if) at the speed of lightning.

Example Sentences

"The lightning struck the tree and set it on fire."
"She was mesmerized by the beauty of the lightning storm."
"The loud thunder accompanied the bright flashes of lightning."
"The lightning bolt illuminated the dark night sky."
"The sudden lightning startled everyone at the outdoor concert."
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Word Game Points

Is LIGHTNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lightning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LIGHTNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is LIGHTNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lightning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LIGHTNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is LIGHTNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lightning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIGHTNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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