Search:   Dictionary All Posts
Store Your Knowledge at the Brain Bank!
Login / Register - It's free!

spark Definition

Cancel
Login to Create a ListRegister for Free!
spark
noun(spark)
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
Synonyms: light, sparkle, twinkle,
Examples:
He had a sparkle in his eye.
spark
verb(spark)
put in motion or move to act
Synonyms: activate, actuate, set off, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip,
spark
verb(spark)
emit or produce sparks
Synonyms: sparkle,
Examples:
A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark.
spark
noun(spark)
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
Synonyms: arc, discharge, electric arc, electric discharge,
spark
noun(spark)
a momentary flash of light
Synonyms: flicker, glint,
spark
noun(spark)
Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)
Synonyms: dame muriel spark, muriel sarah spark, muriel spark,
spark
noun(spark)
a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
Examples:
A spark of interest.
A spark of decency.
spark
noun(spark)
a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction

Words Related to spark!

trigger, flicker, sparkle, glint, light, arc, activate, actuate, trip, set off, electric arc, electric discharge, spark off, touch off, trigger off, discharge, ignite, reignite, spur, provoke, ignites, kindle, incite, inspire, boost, arouse, erupt, foment, engender, glimmer, stir, unleash, stimulate, generate, cause, awaken, lead, inflame, fuels, precipitate, evoke, provokes, induce, create, flash, elicit, instill, ray, instil, foster, flame, initiate, bright, fuel, start, kick, glow, raise, moxie, gleam, vitiate, talent, raises, ignition, sliver, plug, outbreak, untie, gloom, click, hatching, shard, hatch, launch, commanded, baby, enflame, kick-start, sharara,

spark Examples by Brain Bank Users