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flash vs flash bulb

flash bulb vs flash

flash and flash bulb both are nouns.

flash is an adjective but flash bulb is not an adjective.

flash is a verb but flash bulb is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flash Yes Yes Yes No
flash bulb Yes No No No
As nouns, flash and flash bulb are synonyms defined as:
  • flash and flash bulb: a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
Other synonyms of flash include flash lamp, flashbulb, flashgun, photoflash.
flash (noun) flash bulb (noun)
a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification
a momentary brightness
a sudden brilliant understanding
a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
a gaudy outward display
a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
a short vivid experience
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
flash (adjective) flash bulb (adjective)
tastelessly showy
flash (verb) flash bulb (verb)
appear briefly
emit a brief burst of light
make known or cause to appear with great speed
protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal
run or move very quickly or hastily
gleam or glow intermittently
display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
expose or show briefly
Difference between flash and flash bulb

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