sparke

Noun

spark (plural sparks)

1. A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.

   Synonyms:

   cinder, ember, gnast, funk

2. A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
3. A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.

   Synonyms:

   scintilla, scintillation, sparklet, glint, twink

4. (figuratively) 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.
   • if any spark of life be yet remainingc. 1591–1592 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Third Part of Henry the Sixt, […]”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard...

   Synonyms:

   beginning, germ, glimmer, scintilla, ace, atom, thought, atomy, aught, bissel

5. Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa.
6. (in the plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.

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