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occurrence vs flash

flash vs occurrence

occurrence and flash both are nouns.

occurrence is not an adjective while flash is an adjective.

occurrence is not a verb while flash is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
occurrence Yes No No No
flash Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, flash is a hyponym of occurrence; that is, flash is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than occurrence:
  • occurrence: an event that happens
  • flash: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
occurrence (noun) flash (noun)
an event that happens a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
an instance of something occurring 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)
occurrence (adjective) flash (adjective)
tastelessly showy
occurrence (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 occurrence and flash

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