noun
- plural of spark; small fiery particles produced by burning or friction
- plural of spark; brief flashes of light or electricity
- plural of spark; small amounts that trigger something larger
Usage: figurative
verb
- third person singular present of spark; causes to ignite or begin
Examples
- Sparks flew from the campfire into the night sky.
- The electrical sparks made her jump back from the outlet.
- His speech sparks interest in environmental issues.
- The mechanic saw sparks when the wires touched.
- Small sparks of creativity led to her breakthrough invention.
- The flint sparks easily when struck against steel.
- Their argument sparks tension in the whole family.