[spɑːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two hard surfaces such as stone or metal
(e.g: a log fire was sending sparks on to the rug)

- a small amount of a quality or intense feeling
(e.g: a tiny spark of anger flared within her)

- used as a nickname for a radio operator or an electrician, especially in the armed forces
(e.g: I know a Sparks so I'll get him to look over it)


Phrases:
- spark out
- sparks fly
- strike sparks off each other

Origin:
Old English spærca, spearca, of unknown origin

[spɑːk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- emit sparks of fire or electricity
(e.g: the ignition sparks as soon as the gas is turned on)

- ignite
(e.g: the explosion sparked a fire)


Phrases:
- spark out
- sparks fly
- strike sparks off each other

Origin:
Old English spærca, spearca, of unknown origin

[spɑːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a lively young man


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century: probably a figurative use of spark

[spɑːk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- engage in courtship
(e.g: he went a sparking among the rosy country girls)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century: probably a figurative use of spark