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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Twinkle / sparkle
Hi!
I don't understand the difference between them - in my language there is not the exact equivalent for a twinkle as a noun.
I have this example: "You have a little twinkle in your eye when you say it" - can we use "sparkle" instead without changing the meaning of the sentence?
I don't understand the difference between them - in my language there is not the exact equivalent for a twinkle as a noun.
I have this example: "You have a little twinkle in your eye when you say it" - can we use "sparkle" instead without changing the meaning of the sentence?
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They seem very similar, if there is a difference, i would say; the stars always twinkle. spark/sparkle may need something to instigate it. To spark something of.
- They seem very similar, if there is a difference, i would say; the stars always twinkle.
- spark/sparkle may need something to instigate it.
- To spark something of.
- People often refer to diamonds as sparklers.
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They seem very similar, if there is a difference, i would say; the stars always twinkle. spark/sparkle may need something to instigate it.
To spark something of.
People often refer to diamonds as sparklers.
To spark something of.
People often refer to diamonds as sparklers.
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I'd associate "twinkle in your eye" with "about to say or do something mischievous or amusing".
I'd associate "sparkle in your eye" with "looking very enthusiastic about something" or even maybe "looking healthy".
However, I don't hear "sparkle" in that context very much. "twinkle" is much more common.
In general, though, stars twinkle, tiny holiday lights (as on Christ
I'd associate "sparkle in your eye" with "looking very enthusiastic about something" or even maybe "looking healthy".
However, I don't hear "sparkle" in that context very much. "twinkle" is much more common.
In general, though, stars twinkle, tiny holiday lights (as on Christ
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