Spark

/spɑ:k/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A small fragment of a burning substance: A tiny, glowing particle thrown off from a fire or produced by friction.
    • A small but noticeable trace of a quality: A very small amount of something, especially a feeling or quality, that could potentially grow larger.
    • Electrical conduction through a gas: A brief flash of light caused by electricity jumping across a gap, such as in a spark plug.
    • Merriment or liveliness: A bright, lively, or intelligent quality expressed in someone's eyes or manner.

  2. Verb:

    • To emit sparks: To produce small fiery or electrical particles.
    • To trigger or set in motion: To be the immediate cause of an event or reaction; to activate.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • A spark from the campfire landed on the blanket.
    • Her encouragement gave him a spark of hope.
    • The mechanic checked for a spark from the ignition coil.
    • He spoke with a spark of mischief in his eyes.

  • Verb:

    • The faulty wiring caused the outlet to spark dangerously.
    • The protest sparked a nationwide debate on the issue.
Advanced Usage

  • "A spark of genius": A small but evident sign of exceptional intelligence or creativity.

    • The rough sketch showed a spark of genius.

  • "To strike sparks": To cause a lively reaction, especially in conversation or ideas.

    • Their debate struck sparks, leading to a brilliant new theory.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sparkle (verb/noun): To shine with bright points of light; liveliness or brilliance.
    • Her diamond necklace sparkled under the lights.
  • Sparky (adjective): Lively and energetic.
    • He has a sparky personality.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Glimmer, flicker, flash, trace, hint.
  • Verb: Ignite, trigger, provoke, stimulate.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Spark off: To cause something, often something negative or energetic, to begin.
    • The controversial article sparked off a furious argument.
  • Spark up: To start something, like a fire or a conversation; (informal) to light a cigarette.
    • He sparked up a conversation with a stranger.
Related Idioms
  • Bright spark: (Often used sarcastically) A clever or lively person.
    • Some bright spark left the door unlocked all night.
  • Spark of life: A sign of vitality or consciousness.
    • The doctors detected a faint spark of life.
Noun
  1. a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
  2. Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)
  3. a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
    • a spark of interest
    • a spark of decency
  4. electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
  5. merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
    • he had a sparkle in his eye
    • there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes
  6. a momentary flash of light
Verb
  1. emit or produce sparks
    • A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark
  2. put in motion or move to act
    • trigger a reaction
    • actuate the circuits

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