flash
Meaning
To flash means to display something suddenly and briefly, often in a way that captures attention or conveys information quickly.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "flash" with "splash," as they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sitting
at
the
bus
stop
,
Maria
checked
her
watch
and
tried
not
to
feel
impatient
.
Suddenly
her
phone
flashed
while
it
lay
on
the
bench
beside
her
,
and
the
screen
showed
a
short
message
from
a
friend
.
She
read
the
message
quickly
and
smiled
because
it
said
the
meeting
had
been
moved
to
later
,
so
she
had
time
for
a
coffee
.
When
the
bus
came
,
she
waved
it
off
and
decided
to
walk
to
the
nearby
caf
é
instead
.
On
the
way
she
watched
the
bright
lights
of
the
street
flash
in
puddles
and
felt
relaxed
.
Common Phrases
flash a message
flash an image
flash a warning
Synonyms
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