flash

noun, verb, adjective45 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

A flash that appears without warning.

A very luminous flash.

The flash unit used with a camera for photography.

A flash of light in the sky caused by electricity.

A flash so intense it temporarily takes away sight.

An exceptionally bright or intelligent flash.

A flash lasting for a very short time.

A fast and short flash.

A brief, important piece of news, often interrupting other content. Usually written as one word: newsflash.

A camera flash that is integrated into the body of the camera.

A flash lasting only for a moment.

Refers to a powerful or significant flash of light or insight.

A sudden feeling of heat, typically associated with menopause. The equivalent term in British English is 'hot flush'.

A flash produced by a laser device.

A flash that happens from time to time.

A flash that does not happen often.

Specifies what is flashing (e.g., light, insight, color).

Indicates that a flash was used, especially in photography.

Indicates the source of the flash.

To operate the flash on a camera.

To perceive a flash with your eyes.

To have a sudden idea (e.g., a flash of inspiration).

To briefly see a flash of something.

To become aware of a flash.

To perceive a sudden emotion or sensation.

To notice or discover a flash, often with effort or equipment.

To undergo a sudden emotion or idea.

To produce or give out a flash of light.

To shine with a strong light.

To appear or shine without warning.

To shine for a very short period.

For eyes to show sudden, intense anger.

For eyes to show a sudden, threatening look.

For eyes to show a sudden, threatening look.

For one's eyes to suddenly show a strong emotion (e.g., anger, excitement).

To direct a brief light towards someone or something.

The practice of taking photographs using a flash.

When a camera flash activates and produces light.

When a camera flash is functioning correctly.

When a flash of light makes an entire area visible.

When a flash of light makes something visible.

When a flash of light is so strong it causes temporary blindness.

When a flash of light makes something visible.

Used for a sudden, violent flash of emotion or conflict.