spark

spark
1 noun
1 FIRE (C) a very small bit of brightly burning material produced by a fire or by hitting or rubbing together two hard objects: In a gas leak, any small spark will cause an explosion. | a shower of sparks from the fire
2 ELECTRICITY (C) a flash of light caused by electricity passing across a space
3 spark of interest/excitement/anger etc a small amount of a feeling or quality, that can be noticed in someone's expression or behaviour: Meg's eyes lacked their usual spark of humour.
4 INTELLIGENCE/ENERGY (U) a quality of intelligence or energy that makes someone successful or fun to be with: Ali has plenty of spark and wit.
5 CAUSE (C) a small action or event that quickly causes trouble or violence: Hani's murder was the spark that started the riot.
6 sparks fly if sparks fly between two people, they argue angrily: Sparks were flying at the Conroy's last night!
2 verb
1 also spark off (T) to be the cause of trouble or violence: a minor incident that sparked off the conflict
2 (T) to start someone's interest in something: Going to an exhibition sparked Chris's interest in photography.
3 (I) to produce sparks of fire or electricity
4 (I) AmE old-fashioned to pay special attention to someone you are sexually attracted to

Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.

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