Meaning & use
spark
A small fiery particle thrown off by burning or by striking two hard surfaces together.
See it in a sentence
A single spark from the campfire set the dry grass alight within seconds.
The metal tool struck the stone and threw off a bright spark.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'spark' commonly means to cause something to begin, as in 'spark a debate' or 'spark interest.'
Words with a similar meaning
flickerflash
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To cause something, such as an event or reaction, to begin suddenly.
The controversial comment sparked a heated debate across social media that night.
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