spark

Meanings

• Noun

  A bright flash of light, electricity, or other energy.

  - "The lightning bolt was a spark in the night sky."
  - "The fireworks produced a shower of sparks."

• Verb

  To ignite or cause to burn or explode.

  - "The match sparked a campfire."
  - "The explosion sparked a debate about safety regulations."

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Pronunciation

1. /spɑɹk/
   
   
   
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2. /spɑɹk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

beginning , germ , glimmer , ember , funk , gnast , make love , romance , solicit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spark
ark , arked , hark , lark , spare , stark

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Variants

List of all variants of spark that leads to same result
spark , sparkish , sparks , sparked , sparking , Dame Muriel Sarah Spark , Dame Muriel Spark , Spark , spark chamber , spark chambers , spark gap , spark gaps , spark plug , spark plugs , sparkplug , sparkpluged , sparkplugged , sparkplugging , sparkpluging , sparkplugs , bright spark

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English sparc 'shoot, flash, leap, spur', related to spurnian 'to leap, jump'.

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Trivia

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1. A single spark can contain billions of electrons.

2. The term 'sparkling wine' is used to describe wines that have a high carbon dioxide content, resulting in bubbles forming in the drink.

3. The term 'sparkler' is sometimes used to refer to a person who is lively, energetic, or full of ideas.

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Related Concepts

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1. Electrical spark: A bright, visible electrical discharge between two conductors, often accompanied by a crackling or popping sound.

2. Spark plug: A device used in internal combustion engines to ignite the fuel mixture in the cylinders.

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Culture

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In literature and mythology, a spark can represent a source of inspiration or the beginning of a new idea or adventure. For example, in the story 'Paul Bunyan', the hero's axe would 'spark' before he could chop down a tree.

How to Memorize "spark"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bright, glowing spark. Imagine its shape, size, and color. Try to recall this image whenever you need to remember the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spark' with the idea of a bright, shining light or a quick, sudden action.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'SparK' to remember the definition: S - Shiny, bright; P - Pulses of energy; A - Accompanied by light and sound; R - Releases energy; K - Kindles a fire or ignites.

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