Lightening

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/

Definitions of lightening

noun a flash of light in the sky during a thunderstorm

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a bright lightening in the sky during the storm.

A2 The lightening struck the tree, causing it to fall down.

B1 Lightening is a natural phenomenon that can be dangerous if not respected.

B2 The lightening storm caused power outages throughout the city.

C1 Scientists study the properties of lightening to better understand atmospheric electricity.

C2 The photographer captured a stunning image of the lightening illuminating the night sky.

verb present participle of lighten, meaning to make or become lighter in weight or color

Example Sentences

A1 The sky is lightening up as the sun rises.

A2 She was lightening the load by removing unnecessary items from her backpack.

B1 The storm was lightening, and the rain was starting to ease up.

B2 He was lightening the mood with his jokes during the tense meeting.

C1 The artist was lightening the colors in the painting to create a more vibrant effect.

C2 The chef was lightening the sauce by adding a touch of cream to balance out the flavors.

Examples of lightening in a Sentence

formal The lightening struck the tree with a loud crack.

informal Did you see that lightening bolt? It was so bright!

slang That lightening storm was lit!

figurative Her smile was like a bolt of lightening, brightening up the room instantly.

Grammatical Forms of lightening

past tense

lightened

plural

lightenings

comparative

lightening

superlative

most lightening

present tense

lightens

future tense

will lighten

perfect tense

have lightened

continuous tense

is lightening

singular

lightening

positive degree

lightening

infinitive

to lighten

gerund

lightening

participle

lightened

Origin and Evolution of lightening

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'lightening' originated from the Old English word 'lihtan', which means to make light or illuminate.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lightening' evolved to also signify the process of making something less heavy or reducing the weight of something, in addition to its original meaning of illuminating or making light.