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spark
What does spark mean?
spark (noun): a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use spark in a sentence?
- A spark ignited the gas fumes. (Tatoeba sentence #6140874 by Jesse, CC BY 2.0 FR)
How do you pronounce spark?
/spɑɹk/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “spark” mean?
a person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young
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the frequency with which one has been present for a regular activity or set of events
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a small room within a house used to store clothing, food, or other household supplies
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a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
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