Lightening

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Synonyms of lightening

Antonyms of lightening

Collocations of lightening

lightening fast
Frequency: 80 %

The new sports car was lightening fast, reaching speeds of over 200 miles per hour.

lightening bolt
Frequency: 70 %

A bright lightening bolt streaked across the sky during the thunderstorm.

lightening strike
Frequency: 65 %

The tree was split in half by a powerful lightening strike.

lightening the mood
Frequency: 60 %

His jokes helped in lightening the mood at the funeral.

lightening up
Frequency: 50 %

The sky was lightening up as the sun began to rise.

Idiomatic Expressions for lightening

  • Phrase: lightening doesn't strike twice
    Meaning: unlikely events are not likely to happen again in the same way
    Usage: I know you failed once, but remember that lightning doesn't strike twice.