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

  1. Glimmer as a noun:

    A faint light; a dim glow.

    Examples:

    "The glimmer of the fireflies was pleasant to watch."

  2. Glimmer as a noun:

    A flash of light.

  3. Glimmer as a noun:

    A faint or remote possibility.

    Examples:

    "A glimmer of hope."

  4. Glimmer as a noun (dated):

    mica

  1. 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"

  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.