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sparks

Pronunciation: [spɑrks]

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Learn how to use sparks in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “fire/electricity”

(noun) small pieces of fire or bright light that fly off when something burns or when electricity moves. When you light a fire or see lightning, you might see some sparks flying.

Example

The campfire crackled and sent tiny sparks up into the night sky.

Example

There were no sparks when she turned on the light; it stayed dark.

Example

Did you see the sparks when the wood caught fire?

Context: “emotion/creativity”

(noun) a small sign or hint of energy, excitement, or creativity. Sometimes, when people have great ideas or feel happy, we say they have sparks in their eyes.

Example

He had a spark of creativity that made his story really special.

Example

During the boring lecture, there were no sparks of interest among the students.

Example

Can you feel sparks of excitement when you think about your birthday?

Context: “fire/stimulation”

(verb) to create small flashes of light or to cause something new and exciting to happen. It’s like starting a fire or making someone feel energetic.

Example

The teacher's passion for science sparked the children's curiosity.

Example

The dull presentation did not spark any interest in the topic.

Example

What can we do to spark their imagination for the project?

How to pronounce sparks

Pronunciation: [spɑrks]

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