speck (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /spɛk/

Definition

A very small spot or particle.

Examples

• A tiny speck of dirt on his cheek.

• There wasn't a speck of evidence to support his claim.

• The ship was just a speck on the horizon.

How to Use speck

speck of (prepositional phrase)

A very small amount or particle of something. — "She noticed a speck of jam on her shirt."

Synonyms of speck

Words with a similar meaning to speck:

• bit
• dot
• particle
• mote

Antonyms of speck

Words with the opposite meaning to speck:

• mass
• expanse

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