Synonyms for

Dot

Verb / dɑ:t / Another word for dot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, round mark or spot

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

point speck mark spot

Informal

bit smidgen dab tinge

Literary

fleck mote pinprick

Antonyms

line streak smudge blur mass expanse

Common collocations

  • dot the i
  • dot matrix
  • dot com
  • dot product
  • dot your eyes
  • dot the landscape
  • dot the page

Word family

noun dot
verb dot

Usage note

As a noun, 'dot' often refers to a small, round mark. As a verb, it means to be scattered over an area, as in 'stars dot the sky'.

Example sentences

  1. I put a dot on the letter 'i'.
  2. There was a dot on her shirt.
  3. He connected the dots to make a picture.
  4. I used a dot to mark my place in the book.
  5. She put a dot on each of the circles.

Quotes

  • A tiny dot can stop a big sentence.
  • Little things make big things happen.
  • In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.

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