Synonyms for

Mote

Verb / məʊt / Another word for mote — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a tiny piece of a substance; a speck

Synonyms & similar words

atom molecule particle speck corpuscle particle speck grain atom dot spot fleck pinpoint fragment crumb chip shred slice sliver bit scrap morsel particle dab trace

Example sentences

  1. She brushed a mote of dust from her shirt.
  2. The sunbeam revealed a mote of pollen floating in the air.
  3. A mote of flour fell onto the counter as she baked.
  4. I had to squint my eyes to see the tiny mote floating in the water.
  5. The microscope revealed a mote of bacteria on the slide.

Quotes

  • A mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam. - Carl Sagan
  • The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on. And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood. - William Shakespeare
  • The eye is always caught by light, but shadows have more to say. - Gregory Maguire

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