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ostentate vs flash

flash vs ostentate

ostentate is not a noun while flash is a noun.

ostentate is not an adjective while flash is an adjective.

ostentate and flash both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ostentate No No Yes No
flash Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, ostentate and flash are synonyms defined as:
  • ostentate and flash: display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
Other synonyms of ostentate include flaunt, show off, swank.
ostentate (noun) flash (noun)
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)
ostentate (adjective) flash (adjective)
tastelessly showy
ostentate (verb) flash (verb)
display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously 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 ostentate and flash

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