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    spark
    /spɑːk/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. emit sparks of fire or electricity: "the ignition sparks as soon as the gas is turned on"
    • 2. ignite: "the explosion sparked a fire"

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  2. a first small event or problem that causes a much worse situation to develop: That small incident was the spark that set off the street riots. [ S ] a feeling or quality that causes excitement: They kept running into each other and eventually realized there was a spark between them.

  3. The meaning of SPARK is a small particle of a burning substance thrown out by a body in combustion or remaining when combustion is nearly completed. How to use spark in a sentence.

  4. A spark is a tiny bright piece of burning material that flies up from something that is burning. The fire gradually got bigger and bigger. Sparks flew off in all directions.

  5. a. A flash of light, especially a flash produced by electric discharge. b. A short pulse or flow of electric current. 4. A trace or suggestion, as: a. A quality or feeling with latent potential; a seed or germ: the spark of genius. b. A vital, animating, or activating factor: the spark of revolution.

  6. A spark is a small, glowing particle that's either thrown off of a fire or that starts a fire. Your dad might tell everyone to stand back from the bonfire so they don't get burned by a spark.

  7. [countable] an action or event that causes something important to develop, especially trouble or violence. These were the sparks of revolution. [countable, usually plural] feelings of anger or excitement between people. Sparks flew at the meeting (= there was a lot of argument). She was suddenly aware of the romantic spark between them.

  8. SPARK meaning: 1 : a small piece of burning material that comes from a fire or is produced by rubbing or hitting two hard objects together; 2 : a short, bright flash of electricity between two points

  9. A spark is a tiny bright piece of burning material that flies up from something that is burning. [...] 2. A spark is a flash of light caused by electricity. It often makes a loud sound. [...] 3. If something sparks, sparks of fire or light come from it. [...] More. Definitions of 'Spark'

  10. spark meaning, definition, what is spark: a very small piece of burning material p...: Learn more.

  11. an inspiration: His question produced the spark that started a lively debate. v. to give out or produce sparks: [no object] The wires sparked briefly and the lights went out. to stimulate; bring to life: [~ + object] to spark some enthusiasm for the job.