5 letter words starting with FLAS

Flash 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb, adjective

2. Definitions:

• (n) a sudden bright light, often caused by electricity
• (n) a short period of time
• (v) to shine suddenly and brightly
• (v) to move or appear suddenly
• (adj) done quickly and without much thought or preparation

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /flæʃ/
• UK: /flaʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "flash" originated from the Old Norse word "flaska," meaning "to splash." It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. The noun form of "flash" has been used to describe a sudden bright light since the 17th century. The verb form has been used to describe sudden movement or appearance since the 16th century. In modern usage, "flash" is often used to describe a brief period of time or a quick action.

5. Synonyms:

• glint
• sparkle
• twinkle
• blink
• flare

6. Related Words:

• glare
• smash
• crash
• slash
• plash

7. Example Sentences:

• The lightning created a bright flash of light.
• He took a quick flash of the photo and put the camera away.
• The car flashed past the finish line.
• She had a flash of inspiration and quickly wrote down her idea.
• The party was a flash in the pan and was over before anyone

Flask

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
   • A small, flat container for liquor or other liquids, often made of metal or glass and having a cap or cork.
   • A narrow-necked glass container, typically conical or spherical, used in a laboratory to hold and measure liquids.
3. Pronunciations: US: /flæsk/, UK: /flɑːsk/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "flask" originated in the mid-14th century and comes from the Old French word "flasque" which means "bottle, container".
   • Flasks are commonly used in laboratories to store and measure liquids, while small flasks are used to carry alcohol or other beverages.
5. Synonyms: Bottle, container, vial, decanter
6. Related Words: Beaker, testa, phial, chalice, pipet
7. Example Sentences:
   • She poured the whiskey from the flask into a small glass.
   • The chemist used a flask to measure the volume of the liquid.