spark

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: späk, IPA ^(key): /spɑːk/
• (US) enPR: spärk, IPA ^(key): /spɑrk/

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Noun

Singular spark

Plural sparks

1. A spark is something that is created by rubbing two objects quickly. Used for starting fires with fuels.

   This lighter does not work anymore. It does not produce any sparks.

Verb

Plain form spark

Third-person singular sparks

Past tense sparked

Past participle sparked

Present participle sparking

1. Spark means to cause.

   His strange attire sparked comment.