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Meaning of the word dot in English

What does dot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dot

US /dɑːt/
UK /dɒt/
"dot" picture

Noun

1.

a small spot or mark

Example:
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There's a small red dot on the map indicating our location.
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She signed her name with a flourish and added a tiny dot above the 'i'.
Synonym:
spot mark speck fleck dab
2.

a period used at the end of a sentence or abbreviation

Example:
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Remember to put a dot at the end of each sentence.
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The abbreviation for 'doctor' is 'Dr.'.
Synonym:
period full stop

Verb

mark with a dot or dots

Example:
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The artist carefully dotted the canvas with tiny specks of paint.
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The path was dotted with wildflowers.
Synonym:
mark spot speckle fleck sprinkle
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dotted on the dot dot-com polka-dotted polka dot sign on the dotted line dot the i's and cross the t's