Dot

18 synonyms for Dot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A small, round mark or spot.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

spot point mark acid Transportation dust

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

dose Elvis Zen sprinkle disperse stud scatter

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

speck fleck pane dit constellate

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A small, round mark or spot.

“She placed a dot above each letter i in her handwriting.”

spot speck point fleck mark acid pane dose Elvis dit Transportation Zen

2. verb

To mark with a dot, or to scatter things across an area.

“Small islands dotted the bay as far as the eye could see.”

sprinkle disperse dust stud constellate scatter

How to use Dot

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

polka dot dot the i's dotted with

Etymology

Traced to Middle English *dot, dotte, from Old English dott ("a dot, point"), which came from Proto-West Germanic *dott, from Proto-Germanic *duttaz ("wisp"). It is a cognate of Saterland Frisian Dot, Dotte ("a clump"), Dutch dot ("lump, knot, clod"), Low German Dutte ("a plug"), and dialectal Swedish dott ("a little h...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dot” mean?

The word “Dot” means a small, round mark or spot. In plain terms, a tiny round mark, or the act of scattering small marks or objects across a space.

How do you use “Dot” in a sentence?

Here is “Dot” used in a sentence: “She placed a dot above each letter i in her handwriting.”

What part of speech is “Dot”?

Depending on how it is used, “Dot” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “Dot” a common word?

“Dot” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “Dot” have?

“Dot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, round mark or spot.

What is the difference between a dot and a full stop?

A dot is any small, round mark, wherever it appears. A full stop — called a period in American English — is the specific dot used to end a sentence. The same character is read aloud as "dot" in web and email addresses.

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