The difference between Germ and Spark
When used as nouns, germ means the small mass of cells from which a new organism develops, whereas spark means a small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.
When used as verbs, germ means to germinate, whereas spark means to trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
check bellow for the other definitions of Germ and Spark
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Germ as a noun (biology):
The small mass of cells from which a new organism develops; a seed, bud or spore.
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Germ as a noun:
A pathogenic microorganism.
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Germ as a noun:
The embryo of a seed, especially of a seed used as a cereal or grain. See Wikipedia article on cereal germ.
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Germ as a noun (figurative):
The origin of an idea or project.
Examples:
"the germ of civil liberty"
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Germ as a noun:
An equivalence class that includes a specified function defined in an open neighborhood.
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Germ as a verb:
To germinate.
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Germ as a verb (slang):
To grow, as if parasitic.
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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.