Dot
Dot (noun) means a small, round mark or spot. Example: “She placed a dot above each letter i in her handwriting.”
noun
1
A small, round mark or spot.
"She placed a dot above each letter i in her handwriting."
"The map showed a red dot marking their exact location."
verb
1
To mark with a dot, or to scatter things across an area.
"Small islands dotted the bay as far as the eye could see."
How to use Dot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tiny round mark, or the act of scattering small marks or objects across a space.
Common pairings
polka dot
dot the i's
dotted with
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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 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.
