dot

🇺🇸 /dɑːt/ 🇬🇧 /dɒt/
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noun
B2

a small round mark

The dot on the map shows where we are.

B2

a symbol used to separate parts of web addresses and emails

The dot in 'www.example.com' separates the words.

R

a short signal in Morse code

The dot in Morse code is a quick sound.

R

a mark that changes how a musical note is played

The dot after the note makes it last longer.

verb
R

to add a dot above a letter

Remember to dot the i when you write.

R

to spread things over an area

Small houses dot the hillside.

R

to put small amounts on a surface

Dot the paint on the paper to make a pattern.

translation

n. a small round mark; a symbol used to separate parts of web addresses and emails; a short signal in Morse code; a mark that changes how a musical note is played
v. to add a dot above a letter; to spread things over an area; to put small amounts on a surface

Word Forms

Plural dots
Past dotted
Progressive dotting
Perfect dotted
3rd Present dots

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