[ˈlʌɪtnɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder
(e.g: a tremendous flash of lightning)


Phrases:
- lightning never strikes twice in the same place
- like lightning

Origin:
Middle English: special use of lightening (verbal noun from lighten)

[ˈlʌɪtnɪŋ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- very quick
(e.g: a lightning cure for his hangover)


Phrases:
- lightning never strikes twice in the same place
- like lightning

Origin:
Middle English: special use of lightening (verbal noun from lighten)