Basic Details
Word: Lightning
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sudden flash of bright light in the sky, often during a storm, caused by electricity.
Synonyms: Flash, bolt
Antonyms: Darkness, calm
Idioms and Phrases
- Struck by lightning: To experience something unexpected or extraordinary. Example: "He felt as if he had been struck by lightning when he learned he had won the competition."
- Lightning does not strike twice: An event is unlikely to happen again. Example: "She was nervous about losing her wallet again, but her friend reminded her that lightning does not strike twice."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The lightning lit up the sky, making the night feel like day for a brief moment.
Example 2: During the storm, we heard the rumble of thunder and saw flashes of lightning in the distance.
Example 3: Many people are afraid of lightning because it can be very dangerous during a thunderstorm.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a lightning bolt can reach temperatures of around 30,000 degrees Fahrenheit (about 16,600 degrees Celsius), which is hotter than the surface of the sun?
Famous Quote
"The lightning of inspiration is sometimes so bright that it blinds us to the fact that we took many steps to get there." - Rosamund Stone Zander
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lightning" mean?
a) A sound of thunder
b) A sudden flash of light in the sky
c) A type of plant
d) A type of wind
Answer: b) A sudden flash of light in the sky
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lightning"?
a) Storm
b) Thunder
c) Flash
d) Rain
Answer: c) Flash
3. Which is an antonym of "lightning"?
a) Spark
b) Darkness
c) Flare
d) Glow
Answer: b) Darkness
4. Which sentence uses "lightning" correctly?
a) Lightning jumped over the fence.
b) Lightning cooked the food for dinner.
c) We saw lightning flash across the sky during the storm.
d) Lightning drove the car very fast.
Answer: c) We saw lightning flash across the sky during the storm.
5. What does the idiom "lightning does not strike twice" mean?
a) An event is likely to happen again.
b) An event is unlikely to happen again.
c) Lightning is dangerous.
d) Lightning is beautiful.
Answer: b) An event is unlikely to happen again.
