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spark vs hint

hint vs spark

spark and hint both are nouns.

spark and hint both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spark Yes No Yes No
hint Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hint is a hypernym of spark; that is, hint is a word with a broader meaning than spark:
  • spark: a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
  • hint: a just detectable amount
Other hypernyms of spark include suggestion, tint, trace.
spark (noun) hint (noun)
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance an indirect suggestion
a momentary flash of light a slight indication
a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction an indication of potential opportunity
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field a slight but appreciable amount
a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger a just detectable amount
spark (verb) hint (verb)
put in motion or move to act drop a hint; intimate by a hint
emit or produce sparks
Difference between spark and hint

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