dot
Meaning
A "dot" is a small, round mark or point, often used in writing or printing to indicate a specific position or to separate elements, such as in email addresses or decimal numbers.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "dot" with "dotty," which means eccentric or silly.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
at
her
desk
and
checked
the
email
address
she
had
entered
for
the
application
.
She
noticed
a
small
dot
was
missing
between
her
name
and
the
domain
,
so
the
message
could
not
be
delivered
.
She
corrected
the
address
and
sent
the
form
again
.
After
a
short
wait
,
a
confirmation
appeared
on
the
screen
and
she
felt
relieved
.
The
simple
mistake
had
almost
caused
a
big
delay
,
so
she
decided
to
double
-
check
details
in
the
future
.
Common Phrases
dot com
dot matrix
dot point
Synonyms
Related Words
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