Flash and Short

Flash

Flash adjective - Lasting only for a short time.
Usage example: flash floods in the local area

Short and flash are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Short" instead an adjective "Flash".

Short

Short adjective - Having relatively little height.

Flash and short are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flash" instead an adjective "Short".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • This is lampshaded at one point, when something cuts a flash animation short and the text even points you to the Bandcamp page to see how much of the music (and therefore the flash) you missed.
  • Video Game / Tales of Maj'Eyal Flash Step: The Skirmisher's Tumble ability basically works like this; it's an instant, short range "teleport".
  • Video Game / Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Flash Step: Bloodletters are capable of short-range teleportation, allowing them to dodge gunfire, close quickly with Titus, and attack from unexpected angles.
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