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Definition spark in British English

spark noun

noun
/spɑː(r)k/
1

a very small piece of burning material

Example

A log fell, sending a shower of sparks up the chimney.

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an electric spark

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2

the quality of being lively and original

Example

The performance was short on spark and creativity.

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3

a short feeling or expression of something

Example

A tiny spark of anger flared within her.

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4

something that starts a series of events or a process

Example

The most immediate spark for unrest could come from the economy.

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Definition spark in British English