The lightning flashed brightly, illuminating the dark sky.

Meaning: The sentence describes a bright flash of lightning that lit up the dark sky.

Choice of Words: Lightning is a bright flash of light that happens during a storm. Flashed means appeared suddenly and brightly. Brightly means with a lot of light. Illuminating means making something light up. Dark means without light. Sky is the space above the earth.

Alternative Expressions

The lightning bolt was very bright, making the dark sky look lighter.

Meaning: This sentence is also describing a lightning flash that made the dark sky brighter. It's like saying, The lightning flash was so bright that it made the dark sky look less dark.

Choice of Words: Lightning bolt is another way to say lightning. Very means to a great extent or degree. Bright means with a lot of light. Making means to cause something to happen or exist. Dark means without much light. Sky is the space above the Earth and below outer space. Lighter means not as dark.

A flash of lightning lit up the dark sky for a moment.

Meaning: This sentence is describing a lightning flash that made the dark sky bright for a short time. It's like saying, There was a flash of lightning that made the dark sky light up for a little while.

Choice of Words: Flash means a sudden burst of light. Lit means to make something bright with light. Up means to move or be in a higher position. Dark means without much light. Sky is the space above the Earth and below outer space. Moment means a short period of time.

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