lightning
молния
electrical flash in sky
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lightning with Russian translation
lightning usage examples
Do not stand under tall trees when you see lightning.
Не стойте под высокими деревьями, когда видите молнию.
Lightning lit up the sky and then the thunder followed.
Молния осветила небо, а затем раздался гром.
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lightning belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Lightning lit up the sky.
Чаще поэтический или мифологический термин; может обозначать молнию, но используется реже и фигурально.
News of the decision hit him like a thunderbolt.
Общий термин для внезапной вспышки света; может описывать молнию, но и другие явления.
A bright flash lit the horizon.
A bolt of lightning split the sky.
Полоса света или след — может описать форму молнии, но не обязательно означает её.
A streak of lightning crossed the sky.
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How is lightning different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does lightning mean?
electrical flash in sky
How do you pronounce lightning?
lightning is pronounced as /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is lightning used in a sentence?
Do not stand under tall trees when you see lightning. Translation: Не стойте под высокими деревьями, когда видите молнию.
Is lightning part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, lightning (молния) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is lightning part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, lightning (молния) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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