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When you're in love you never really know whether your elation comes from the qualities of the one you love, or if it attributes them to her; whether the light which surrounds her like a halo comes from you, from her, or from the meeting of your sparks.
Natalie Clifford Barney

Meaning of "sparks" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPARKS

sparks  [spɑːks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPARKS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sparks is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPARKS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of sparks in the English dictionary

The definition of sparks in the dictionary is an electrician. Other definition of sparks is a radio officer, esp on a ship.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPARKS


antiques
ænˈtiːks
Berks
bɑːks
dukes
djuːks
Fawkes
fɔːks
fireworks
ˈfaɪəˌwɜːks
glassworks
ˈɡlɑːsˌwɜːks
Hawks
hɔːks
ironworks
ˈaɪənˌwɜːks
jerks
dʒɜːks
Marx
mɑːks
Ozarks
ˈəʊzɑːks
Parkes
pɑːks
roadworks
ˈrəʊdˌwɜːks
steelworks
ˈstiːlˌwɜːks
stretchmarks
ˈstrɛtʃˌmɑːks
talks
tɔːks
waterworks
ˈwɔːtəˌwɜːks
waxworks
ˈwækswɜːks
works
wɜːks
Yorks.
jɔːks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPARKS

spark off
spark plug
spark transmitter
sparker
sparkie
sparkier
sparkiest
sparkily
sparking plug
sparkishly
sparkle
sparkler
sparkless
sparklessly
sparklet
sparkling
sparkling wine
sparklingly
sparkly
sparky

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPARKS

building works
clerk of works
collected works
dynamic marks
engineering works
ex works
ex-works
full marks
in the works
meter marks
public works
quotation marks
repeat marks
scuff marks
sewage treatment works
sewage works
spanner in the works
the works
tyre marks
Warks

Synonyms and antonyms of sparks in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SPARKS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sparks» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of sparks

Translation of «sparks» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPARKS

Find out the translation of sparks to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sparks from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sparks» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

火花
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

chispas
570 millions of speakers

English

sparks
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्पार्क्स
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشرر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

искры
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

faíscas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্পার্ক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

étincelles
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Percikan api
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Funken
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

火花
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불꽃
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sparks
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tia lửa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நெருப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पार्क
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kıvılcımlar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scintille
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

iskry
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

іскри
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scântei
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπινθήρες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vonke
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gnistor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gnister
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sparks

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPARKS»

The term «sparks» is very widely used and occupies the 10.287 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPARKS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sparks

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10 QUOTES WITH «SPARKS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sparks.
1
Christopher Abbott
Doing a play, you have a little bit more time, obviously. You rehearse for a month before you get up in front of people. It's a totally different energy. With film, TV, you want to try to capture lightning-in-a-bottle moments. I don't try to rehearse as much with that stuff, because you want those sparks of something to come out, if they do.
2
Dante Alighieri
Pride, envy, avarice - these are the sparks have set on fire the hearts of all men.
3
Katie Aselton
That one thing you do give up when you get married is that magic moment of meeting someone, and the sparks and the spontaneity.
4
Natalie Clifford Barney
When you're in love you never really know whether your elation comes from the qualities of the one you love, or if it attributes them to her; whether the light which surrounds her like a halo comes from you, from her, or from the meeting of your sparks.
5
Wade Boggs
A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results.
6
William S. Burroughs
A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.
7
Ada Cambridge
O what is life, if we must hold it thus as wind-blown sparks hold momentary fire?
8
Graham Chapman
All ideas come about through some sort of observation. It sparks an attitude; some object or emotion causes a reaction in the other person.
9
Roman Coppola
I'm a curious person. I pursue things based on what sparks my interest. I'm not thinking about what role I play. I don't have to be a movie director or this or that. I just want to be part of projects and places that are of interest to me.
10
Melissa de la Cruz
As an author you hope your characters have sparks but truly in the end they have minds of their own!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPARKS»

Discover the use of sparks in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sparks and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Best Of Me
Can true love ever rewrite the past? The new epic love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook and The Last Song. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved authors.
Nicholas Sparks, 2011
2
The People of Sparks
Lina and Doon watch in horror as the differences between the two groups grow into resentment, anger and hate. Somehow they must help overcome the distrust and bring the people of Ember and Sparks together.
Jeanne DuPrau, 2009
3
The Choice
The Choice confronts us with that most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?
Nicholas Sparks, 2010
4
Sparks of Genius: The Thirteen Thinking Tools of the World's ...
The Thirteen Thinking Tools of the World's Most Creative People Robert S. Root- Bernstein, Michele M. Root-Bernstein. ing from a fresh perspective, learning without constraint, exploring without fear. Play transforms knowledge and builds ...
Robert S. Root-Bernstein, Michele M. Root-Bernstein, 2013
5
The Longest Ride
The new love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Best of Me. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved authors.
Nicholas Sparks, 2013
6
Icy Sparks
Narrated by a grown up Icy, the book chronicles a difficult, but ultimately hilarious and heartwarming journey, from her first spasms to her self-acceptance as a young woman.
Gwyn Hyman Rubio, 2001
7
A Bend in the Road
Life can sometimes deal devastating blows .
Nicholas Sparks, 2011
8
Safe Haven
Eventually, though, Katie realizes that a choice must be made between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards ...and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven.
Nicholas Sparks, 2010
9
The Notebook
This new edition includes gorgeous colour photographs from the film, author Q & A, discussion questions and an exclusive chapter from The Longest Ride, the new Nicholas Sparks novel.
Nicholas Sparks, 2011
10
The Guardian
Swept off your feet and into a nightmare . . . A powerful blend of love story, betrayal and obsession, The Guardian is written with electrifying intensity, playing with your emotions at every turn.
Nicholas Sparks, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPARKS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sparks is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Liberty Down Hapless Sparks
Sugar Rodgers scored a career-high 23 points, and the Liberty ended a two-game home losing streak with a 79-70 victory over the winless Los Angeles Sparks. «New York Times, Jun 15»
2
Burgarello not guilty in fatal Sparks shooting
A 74-year-old retired schoolteacher was found not guilty on murder charges after shooting two trespassers and killing one when he found them in his ... «Reno Gazette Journal, May 15»
3
James Sparks-Henderson who 'murdered five people' confessed to …
Sparks-Henderson has been charged with five counts of aggravated murder and is being held on a $7.5 million bond. His attorney entered a not-guilty plea for ... «Daily Mail, May 15»
4
Which Nicholas Sparks Hottie Do You Belong With? — Quiz
With 'The Longest Ride' opening this weekend, we can't get over how gorgeous Scott Eastwood is. However, he's just the latest hottie in the Nicholas Sparks ... «Hollywood Life, Apr 15»
5
Candace Parker says she needs rest, won't be ready for Sparks
Parker has informed the Sparks that she won't be ready to start the WNBA season after playing basketball virtually year-round. She plays for the Russian team ... «Los Angeles Times, Apr 15»
6
Which Nicholas Sparks movies have real chemistry?
Once again, Nicholas Sparks is bringing his signature romantic stylings to the big screen with “The Longest Ride,” in theaters Friday. Starring Scott Eastwood ... «New York Post, Apr 15»
7
Hilary Duff Releases New Single 'Sparks'
After a roller-coaster year, actress and singer Hilary Duff is happier than ever. Subscribe now for an inside look at what her life is like now and to learn all about ... «People Magazine, Apr 15»
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Hilary Duff Previews New Single 'Sparks' - Listen Now!
Check out this brand new sneak peek of Younger featuring MY NEW SINGLE “SPARKS” coming out on April 7th,” Hilary tweeted with a link to her sneak peek. «Just Jared, Mar 15»
9
Jason Derulo Comes Clean About Dating After Jordin Sparks
After more than two years of dating, Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks surprised fans when they mutually decided to part ways last September. But more than six ... «E! Online, Mar 15»
10
Jordin Sparks at Super Bowl Central Grand Opening
Glendale's American Idol Jordin Sparks will serve as grand marshal for the opening ceremony of Verizon Super Bowl Central in downtown Phoenix Wednesday, ... «azcentral.com, Jan 15»

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