Dot
Dot (noun) means a small, round mark or spot. Example: “She placed a dot above each letter i in her handwriting.”
How to use Dot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tiny round mark, or the act of scattering small marks or objects across a space.
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She placed a _____ above each letter i in her handwriting.
Etymology
From Middle English *dot, dotte, from Old English dott (“a dot, point”), from Proto-West Germanic *dott, from Proto-Germanic *duttaz (“wisp”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian Dot, Dotte (“a clump”), Dutch dot (“lump, knot, clod”), Low German Dutte (“a plug”), dialectal Swedish dott (“a little heap, bunch, clump”).
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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.