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lightning

/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    An electric discharge in the atmosphere, caused by a buildup and release of electrical energy, resulting in a bright flash and thunder.

    - "The lightning illuminated the night sky."
    - "We counted the seconds between the lightning and the thunder."
    - "The lightning struck the tree, causing it to catch fire."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with lightning
thunder , plunder , shunder , munder
Homophones
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  1. Lightning (en) : Noun: A brilliant flash of electricity discharged from the clouds during a thunderstorm.

  2. Lightning (en) : Verb: To illuminate suddenly and brilliantly, as if by a flash of lightning.

Variants
List of all variants of lightning that leads to same result
lightning , lightnings , lightninged , lightninging , lightning arrester , lightning arresters , lightning bug , lightning bugs , lightning rod , lightning rods , lightning conductor , lightning never strikes (the same place) twice , lightning never strikes the same place twice , lightning never strikes twice , lightning strike , ball lightning , ball lightnings
Forms
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Lightnings, Lightning's, Lightning bolt

Etymology
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Old English hlīwan, hlīwian; related to hlīw, a hill; akin to Old Norse and Gothic helga, to hide; perhaps akin also to Old English līwan, to loosen, and thus meaning 'hide, conceal, cover,' with reference to the cloud cover that precedes a lightning flash.

Trivia
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  1. Lightning is the largest electrical discharge on Earth.

  2. The temperature of a lightning bolt can reach over 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit (28,000 degrees Celsius), hotter than the surface of the sun.

  3. A single lightning bolt can release as much energy as 100,000 household light bulbs.

  4. The average lightning bolt lasts for about 0.3 seconds.

  5. The sound of thunder is caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air around the lightning bolt.

  6. Lightning strikes the Earth approximately 25 times every second.

Related Concepts
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  1. Thunderstorm: A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere, known as thunder.

  2. Electrostatic discharge: The sudden flow of electric charge between two electrically charged regions in a conductive medium, such as a lightning bolt.

Culture
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In many cultures, lightning is considered a symbol of power, strength, and rebirth. It has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and mythology. For instance, in Greek mythology, Zeus, the god of the sky and thunder, is often depicted wielding a bolt of lightning. In Hindu mythology, Indra, the god of rain and thunder, is associated with lightning.

How to Memorize "lightning"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine a dark stormy sky. Now, visualize a bright flash of light illuminating the entire scene.
    - Visualize the crackling sound of thunder following the lightning.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lightning' with the image of a bright flash of electricity in the sky.
    - Think of the sound of thunder whenever you hear or read the word 'lightning'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Lights In The Night Sky' to remember the word 'lightning'.

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