The difference between Ember and Spark

When used as nouns, ember means a glowing piece of coal or wood, whereas spark means a small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.


Ember is also adjective with the meaning: making a circuit of the year or the seasons.

Spark is also verb with the meaning: to trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).

check bellow for the other definitions of Ember and Spark

  1. Ember as a noun:

    A glowing piece of coal or wood.

  2. Ember as a noun:

    Smoldering ash.

  1. Ember as an adjective:

    Making a circuit of the year or the seasons; recurring in each quarter of the year, as certain religious days set apart for fasting and prayer.

    Examples:

    "ember fasts"

    "ember days"

    "ember weeks"

  1. Spark as a noun:

    A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.

  2. Spark as a noun:

    A short or small burst of electrical discharge.

  3. Spark as a noun:

    A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.

  4. Spark as a noun (figuratively):

    A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.

  5. Spark as a noun:

    (in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.

  6. Spark as a noun (UK, slang):

    An electrician.

  1. Spark as a verb (transitive, figurative):

    To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).

  2. Spark as a verb (transitive):

    To light; to kindle.

  3. Spark as a verb (intransitive):

    To give off a spark or sparks.

  1. Spark as a noun:

    A gallant, a foppish young man.

  2. Spark as a noun:

    A beau, lover.

  1. Spark as a verb (intransitive):

    To woo, court; to act the gallant or beau.

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