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Word: Lightning
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: special use of lightening (verbal noun from lighten)
ˈlʌɪtnɪŋ
the occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder
Short Definition:occurrence of natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between cloud and ground or within cloud
Examples:- a tremendous flash of lightning
Word: Lightning
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈlʌɪtnɪŋ
very quick
Short Definition:very quick
Examples:- a lightning cure for his hangover
- galloping across the country at lightning speed
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