English dictionary

spark

/sp/A/rk/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a momentary flash of light

noun.event

Synonyms flicker glint

Source: WordNet 3.0
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

noun.attribute

Examples
He had a sparkle in his eye.

Synonyms light sparkle twinkle

Source: WordNet 3.0
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms arc discharge electric arc electric discharge

Source: WordNet 3.0
a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger

noun.quantity

Examples
A spark of interest.

A spark of decency.

Source: WordNet 3.0
Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)

noun.person

Synonyms dame muriel spark muriel sarah spark muriel spark

Source: WordNet 3.0
a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction

noun.object

Source: WordNet 3.0
A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.

noun

Source: webster1913
A brisk, showy, gay man.

noun

Source: webster1913

put in motion or move to act

verb.creation

Synonyms activate actuate set off spark off touch off trigger trigger off trip

Source: WordNet 3.0
emit or produce sparks

verb.weather

Examples
A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark.

Synonyms sparkle

Source: WordNet 3.0
To sparkle.

verb

Source: webster1913
To play the spark, beau, or lover.

verb

Source: webster1913
To produce, or give off, sparks, as a dynamo at the commutator when revolving under the collecting brushes.

verb

Source: webster1913