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Dot

UK /["/dɒt/"]/US /["/dɑːt/"]/

Definition

a small round mark, especially one that is printed

In simple words: A small round mark or spot.

Examples

Please put a dot above the letter i so it is clear.
The map uses a red dot to mark the city center.
She connected the dots to reveal the hidden image.
A single dot on the screen indicated the cursor's position.
In Morse code, a dot represents a short signal.
The fabric's design features colorful dots arranged in patterns.
He wore a shirt with tiny black dots all over it.

Usage notes

Used frequently in both written and spoken contexts. Appropriate in technical discussions (like printing, graphics) or casual conversations. Avoid in formal writing unless relevant to a specific context.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a dot as a tiny 'dropped' mark.

Collocations

dot the i's
dot on the map
dot pattern
period as a dot
dot representation

Synonyms

spot
mark
dotting
point
stippling

Antonyms

dash
line

Common mistakes

'Dot' as a verb is often confused with 'dotting', forgetting the context.
'Dot' is sometimes mistakenly used to refer to a larger shape instead of a small mark.
Learners may confuse 'dot' with similar words like 'spot' or 'mark'.

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