spark

//spɑːk//
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Noun

sparkSingular
sparksPlural
1

A small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two hard surfaces.

Sparks flew from the campfire into the night sky.

2

A flash of light produced by an electrical discharge.

A spark flew from the electrical outlet.

3

A small amount of a quality or intense feeling that has the potential to develop.

There was a spark of hope in her eyes.

Verb

sparkInfinitive
sparkPresent tense
sparkedPast tense
sparkedPast participle
sparkingPresent participle
sparksThird-person singular
1

To emit sparks of fire or electricity.

The wires sparked when they touched.

2

To ignite or trigger something; to cause to begin or develop.

The speech sparked a debate about education reform.