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flashed

 

[ flæʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sudden appearance

Flashed refers to the action of something appearing suddenly in a bright or quick manner. It can be used to describe a brief moment when something shiny or bright is visible.

Synonyms

blazed, gleamed, shone

Examples of usage

  • The camera flashed as we posed for the picture.
  • A bright light flashed across the sky during the storm.
  • He flashed his badge to identify himself.
Context #2 | Verb

quick movement

In another sense, flashed can refer to the rapid movement of something which catches attention quickly. It often implies a sense of urgency or excitement.

Synonyms

darted, rushed, zoomed

Examples of usage

  • She flashed past me on her bike.
  • The athlete flashed down the track to finish first.
  • The warning signs flashed when the system detected a problem.

Translations

Translations of the word "flashed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iluminado

🇮🇳 चमकाया

🇩🇪 blitzed

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 спалахнув

🇵🇱 błysnął

🇯🇵 閃光した

🇫🇷 éclairé

🇪🇸 destelló

🇹🇷 parladı

🇰🇷 번쩍였다

🇸🇦 ومض

🇨🇿 záblesk

🇸🇰 zablesklo

🇨🇳 闪烁了

🇸🇮 zasvetil

🇮🇸 blikkuðu

🇰🇿 жарқ етті

🇬🇪 ბჟუტუნი

🇦🇿 parıldadı

🇲🇽 destelló

Etymology

The word 'flashed' is derived from the Old English word 'flaesc', meaning to move quickly or suddenly. It evolved into its modern usage, capturing the essence of sudden brightness or rapid movement. In Middle English, it took on a more figurative sense, linking it to quick appearances and moments that catch attention. The evolution of the word reflects changes in communication technology, as 'flash' became associated with photography and film due to the bright bursts of light produced by camera flashes. Today, it is widely used in various contexts, from describing visual phenomena to metaphorical uses in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,875 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.