Spell Bee Word: flash

Basic Details

Word: Flash

Part of Speech: Verb/Noun

Meaning: To shine suddenly and briefly or a sudden burst of light.

Synonyms: Shine, gleam, sparkle

Antonyms: Dim, darken, fade

Idioms and Phrases

1. In a flash: To do something very quickly. Example: "He finished his homework in a flash and went out to play."
2. Flash in the pan: Something that looks promising but fails to deliver; a brief success. Example: "The new product was a flash in the pan and soon lost popularity."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The firework flashed brightly in the night sky, lighting it up for a few seconds.

Example 2: She flashed her smile at everyone, making them feel welcome and happy.

Example 3: The camera flashed, capturing a moment that would be remembered forever.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the term "flash" originally referred to the bright light produced by a sudden electrical discharge? This is why we use it in photography for capturing images!

Famous Quote

"Life is like a flash of lightning; its here, and then its gone." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "flash" mean?

a) To walk slowly
b) To shine suddenly and briefly
c) To eat quickly
d) To sit quietly

Answer: b) To shine suddenly and briefly

2. Which of these is a synonym of "flash"?

a) Plot
b) Gleam
c) Laugh
d) Sleep

Answer: b) Gleam

3. Which sentence uses "flash" correctly?

a) The dog flashed all around the garden.
b) The light flashed during the storm.
c) He flashed his bicycle to the park.
d) The flowers flashed beautifully.

Answer: b) The light flashed during the storm.

4. Which idiom means doing something very quickly?

a) In a flash
b) Flash in the pan
c) As slow as a snail
d) Between a rock and a hard place

Answer: a) In a flash

5. What is the opposite of "flash"?

a) Bright
b) Spark
c) Dim
d) Glimmer

Answer: c) Dim