Flicker

Pronunciation: /ˈflɪkər/

Definitions of flicker

noun a brief flash of light

Example Sentences

A1 The flicker of the candle provided a soft light in the dark room.

A2 I noticed a flicker of movement out of the corner of my eye.

B1 The flicker of the TV screen was distracting me from studying.

B2 The flicker of hope in her eyes gave me the courage to keep going.

C1 The flicker of doubt in his mind made him question his decision.

C2 The flicker of excitement in the air was palpable as the concert began.

verb to shine unsteadily; flutter

Example Sentences

A1 The candle flickered in the dark room.

A2 The fire flickered as the wind blew through the trees.

B1 The old light bulb flickered before finally going out.

B2 The neon sign flickered on and off, creating a mesmerizing effect.

C1 The TV screen flickered briefly before displaying the image.

C2 The campfire flickered in the night, casting shadows on the trees.

Grammatical Forms of flicker

• past tense: flickered
• plural: flickers
• comparative: more flickering
• superlative: most flickering
• present tense: flicker
• future tense: will flicker
• perfect tense: has flickered
• continuous tense: is flickering
• singular: flicker
• positive degree: flicker
• infinitive: to flicker
• gerund: flickering
• participle: flickering

Origin and Evolution of flicker

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'flicker' originated from Middle English 'flikeren' which is believed to be an onomatopoeic word mimicking the sound or motion of something moving quickly and unsteadily.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flicker' has evolved to represent a rapid, unsteady movement or fluctuation of light or flame. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is fleeting or transient.