The noun lightening means making lighter in weight or changing to a lighter or brighter color. Lightning is the flash of light that accompanies thunder.
Examples:
- The sun, not bleach, was responsible for lightening my hair.
- A church steeple with a lightning rod on top seems to show a lack of confidence.
Practice:
(a) She considered _____ her load by donating her winter clothes to charity.
(b) Electricity is really just organized _____.
