spark

noun
UK: /spɑːk/
US: /spɑːrk/

  1. A small flash of light made by electricity.

    1. I saw a spark when I touched the wire.
    2. The faulty connection caused a dangerous spark that could have started a fire.

  2. A small amount of a quality or feeling.

    1. There's a spark of hope in her eyes.
    2. The project needs a spark of creativity to make it truly innovative.

  3. A small piece of burning material.

    1. Sparks flew from the campfire as he added wood.
    2. The welder carefully shielded his eyes from the intense sparks produced during the job.

Synonyms

flash glimmer flicker inspiration stimulate ignite
spark verb

  1. To produce small flashes of light by electricity.

    1. The wires sparked when they touched.
    2. The old generator sparked and sputtered before finally dying.

  2. To ignite or start something.

    1. The idea sparked a new debate.
    2. His comments sparked a heated argument among the committee members.

  3. To inspire or stimulate.

    1. Her speech sparked my interest in politics.
    2. The artist's innovative work sparked a new movement in contemporary art.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spark" in English means: A small flash of light made by electricity., A small amount of a quality or feeling., A small piece of burning material..

The phonetic transcription of "spark" is /spɑːk/ in British English and /spɑːrk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spark": flash, glimmer, flicker, inspiration, stimulate, ignite.

Example usage of "spark": "I saw a spark when I touched the wire.". More examples on the page.