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spark

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /spɑːrk/ · UK /spɑːk/

Forms: sparks, sparked, sparking

spark means: A tiny, very hot glowing piece that can start a fire.

noun

GLOWING PARTICLEB1

A tiny, very hot glowing piece that can start a fire.

  • A spark lit the dry grass.
  • The lighter produced no sparks.
  • Sparks flew when the two pieces of metal struck each other.

Common phrases: a tiny spark, spark from something, a bright spark, a flying spark

SMALL BEGINNINGB2

A small sign of a feeling or idea that could grow into something stronger.

  • There was a spark between them.
  • The story gave her a spark of inspiration.
  • He still had a spark of hope.

How to use it: a spark of something (Her words gave him a spark of hope.)

Similar words: glimmer, hint

Common phrases: spark of hope, spark of interest, romantic spark

verb

CAUSE TO STARTB2

To cause an event, feeling, or discussion to begin.

  • The news sparked a debate.
  • Her questions sparked my interest in science.
  • Will the decision spark more protests?

Similar words: cause, trigger, provoke

Common phrases: spark a debate, spark interest, spark protests

Questions about spark

What does spark mean?

A tiny, very hot glowing piece that can start a fire.

What is spark in other languages?

Türkçe: kıvılcım · Español: chispa · Français: étincelle · Deutsch: Funke · Italiano: scintilla · 日本語: 火花

How do you pronounce spark?

In American English /spɑːrk/; in British English /spɑːk/.

How do you use spark in a sentence?

A spark lit the dry grass. The lighter produced no sparks.

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