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flash vs photoflash

photoflash vs flash

flash and photoflash both are nouns.

flash is an adjective but photoflash is not an adjective.

flash is a verb but photoflash is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flash Yes Yes Yes No
photoflash Yes No No No
As nouns, flash and photoflash are synonyms defined as:
  • flash and photoflash: a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
Other synonyms of flash include flash bulb, flash lamp, flashbulb, flashgun.
flash (noun) photoflash (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) photoflash (adjective)
tastelessly showy
flash (verb) photoflash (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 photoflash

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