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Meaning of 'spark' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Spark [ n.]
- A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.
- A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
- That which, like a spark, may be kindled into a flame, or into action; a feeble germ; an elementary principle.
- A brisk, showy, gay man.
- A lover; a gallant; a beau.
2 . Spark [ v. i.]
- To sparkle.
- To play the spark, beau, or lover.

Meaning of 'spark' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . spark [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
Example in sentence:
  • a spark of decency;
  • a spark of interest
Meaning (2):
- merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
Example in sentence:
  • he had a sparkle in his eye;
  • there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes
3 . spark [ v]
Meaning (3):
- emit or produce sparks
Example in sentence:
  • A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark
Meaning (4):
- put in motion or move to act
Example in sentence:
  • actuate the circuits;
  • trigger a reaction

Nearby Words:

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