noun

speck

spehk

Speck (noun) means a very small spot, mark, or particle. Example: “She wiped a speck of dust off the shelf.”

noun

A very small spot, mark, or particle.

"She wiped a speck of dust off the shelf."

"From the plane, the cars below looked like tiny specks."

verb

To mark something with small spots.

"The wall was specked with paint."

How to use speck

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tiny mark, spot, or bit of something.

Common pairings

a speck of dust not a speck

specked past tense, specks plural, Specks plural, specks singular

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From Old English specca, "small spot or stain," related to a Germanic word for "spark."

Origin: Old English

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What does “speck” mean?

The word “speck” means a very small spot, mark, or particle. In plain terms, a tiny mark, spot, or bit of something.

How do you pronounce “speck”?

“Speck” is pronounced spehk (/spɛk/ in IPA).

How do you use “speck” in a sentence?

Here is “speck” used in a sentence: “She wiped a speck of dust off the shelf.”

What part of speech is “speck”?

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

Where does the word “speck” come from?

The word “speck” comes from Old English. From Old English specca, "small spot or stain," related to a Germanic word for "spark.".

How many meanings does “speck” have?

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

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