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
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Ember as a noun:
A glowing piece of coal or wood.
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Ember as a noun:
Smoldering ash.
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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"
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Spark as a noun:
A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.
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Spark as a noun:
A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
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Spark as a noun:
A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
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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.
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Spark as a noun:
(in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.
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Spark as a noun (UK, slang):
An electrician.
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Spark as a verb (transitive, figurative):
To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
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Spark as a verb (transitive):
To light; to kindle.
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Spark as a verb (intransitive):
To give off a spark or sparks.
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Spark as a noun:
A gallant, a foppish young man.
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Spark as a noun:
A beau, lover.
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Spark as a verb (intransitive):
To woo, court; to act the gallant or beau.