spark
//spɑːk//
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.