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happening vs flash

flash vs happening

happening and flash both are nouns.

happening is not an adjective while flash is an adjective.

happening is not a verb while flash is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
happening Yes No No No
flash Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, flash is a hyponym of happening; that is, flash is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than happening:
  • happening: an event that happens
  • flash: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
happening (noun) flash (noun)
an event that happens 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)
happening (adjective) flash (adjective)
tastelessly showy
happening (verb) flash (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 happening and flash

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