The difference between Glimmer and Spark
When used as nouns, glimmer means a faint light, whereas spark means a small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.
When used as verbs, glimmer means to shine with a faint, unsteady light, whereas spark means to trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
check bellow for the other definitions of Glimmer and Spark
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Glimmer as a noun:
A faint light; a dim glow.
Examples:
"The glimmer of the fireflies was pleasant to watch."
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Glimmer as a noun:
A flash of light.
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Glimmer as a noun:
A faint or remote possibility.
Examples:
"A glimmer of hope."
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Glimmer as a noun (dated):
mica
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Glimmer as a verb (intransitive):
To shine with a faint, unsteady light.
Examples:
"The fireflies glimmered in the dark."
"the glimmering dawn; a glimmering lamp"
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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.