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flashed

/flæʃt/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To make (something) visible, especially briefly, by means of a flash of light.

    - "The camera flashed as the model struck a pose."
    - "The police used a taser to flash the suspect."
    - "The photographer flashed his camera to capture the moment."
  • Verb

    To reveal or make known suddenly and unexpectedly.

    - "The company unexpectedly flashed profits for the quarter."
    - "The politician was forced to flash details of his past."
    - "The detective flashed a clue to his team."
Pronunciation
  1. /flæʃt/



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Synonyms

beep , glint
Rhymes
Words rhyming with flashed
crash , flashback , mash , rash , splash , trash
Homonyms
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  1. Flash (en) : A brief, intense burst of light or sound.

  2. Flash (en) : A high-speed data transfer technology.

  3. Flash (en) : A brand name of a popular brand of shoes.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Flash (en) : A brief, intense burst of light or sound.

  2. Flash (en) : A high-speed data transfer technology.

  3. Flash (en) : A brand name of a popular brand of shoes.

Variants
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flash , flashed , flashes , flashing , flash back , flashed back , flashes back , flashing back
Forms
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past tense and past participle: flashed, gerund or present participle: flashing

Etymology
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From the Old English word 'fleosan' meaning 'to shine'. The modern English verb 'flash' comes from the Middle English 'flaschen', meaning 'to flash, to shine, to gleam'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'flash' is also used to describe a sudden, intense burst of emotion or feeling.

  2. The term 'flash flood' refers to a rapid flooding of low-lying areas in less than six hours.

  3. The term 'flashbulb memory' refers to the vivid and detailed memory of a surprising event.

Related Concepts
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  1. Light: A form of electromagnetic radiation that can be detected by the human eye and is essential for vision.

  2. Photography: The art, science, and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material.

Culture
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The word 'flashed' has been used extensively in various forms of art, literature, and music. In literature, it is often used to describe sudden revelations or discoveries. In art, it can be used to depict the sudden appearance of light or a moment of illumination. In music, it can be used to describe a sudden, intense burst of sound.

How to Memorize "flashed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a camera flashing as you press the shutter button.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'flash' with a sudden, bright light.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fast and Furious Light And Shining' to remember the meaning of 'flash'.

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