dot (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /dɒt/
Definition
A small round mark or spot.
Examples
The nurse put a tiny dot of antiseptic on the scratch.
He drew a dot in the middle of the circle.
Each dot on the map represents a town.
How to Use dot
- dot the i's and cross the t's (idiom)
- To be very careful and precise about details. — "She's always been meticulous, dotting the i's and crossing the t's in her work."
- dotted with (prepositional phrase)
- Scattered or spread with small marks or objects. — "The countryside was dotted with sheep."
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