Meaning of the word flashed in English

What does flashed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

flashed

US /flæʃt/
UK /flæʃt/

Past Tense

1.

to shine or cause to shine brightly and suddenly

Example:
Lightning flashed across the dark sky.
The camera flashed as he took the picture.
2.

to appear or pass quickly

Example:
An idea suddenly flashed into his mind.
A smile flashed across her face.
3.

to show something quickly or suddenly

Example:
He flashed his badge at the security guard.
The screen flashed a warning message.

Adjective

having appeared or passed quickly

Example:
The flashed image was too quick to identify.
He caught a flashed glimpse of the suspect.