sparks
Pronunciation: [spɑrks]
Word
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.
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The dull presentation did not spark any interest in the topic.
Example
What can we do to spark their imagination for the project?
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