spark

Forms

1.A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
2.A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
3.A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
4.A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
- When the latter disk showed some sparks, Moman contacted MGM's Jim Vienneau, who picked up the waxing for national release.

1.To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
- One such investigation described how kindness can be contagious. It was sparked by reports of an outbreak of kindness on a cold December morning in 2012.
2.To light; to kindle.
- Byron sparked the cigarette. He sucked it dramatically and thrust it into Marko's hand.
3.To shoot; to fire
- Guns spark in the dark, it was all just a part of the eighties Bronx scene that created all.
- All of a sudden, everybody tuggin', everybody dark. Everybody gums runnin', 'til the guns spark.
4.To give off a spark or sparks.

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Etymology tree

Proto-West Germanic *sparkō

Old English spearca

Middle English sparke

English spark