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speck

 

[ spɛk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

small

A tiny spot, a small piece or amount of something.

Synonyms

dot, grain, particle, spot

Examples of usage

  • There was a speck of dust on the table.
  • She noticed a speck of paint on her shoes.
  • I couldn't see any flaws, just one tiny speck of dirt.
  • The bird's egg had specks of different colors on it.
Context #2 | Noun

eyes

A tiny foreign object in the eye that causes discomfort.

Synonyms

foreign body, particle

Examples of usage

  • She had to rinse her eyes to remove the speck of dust.
  • The optometrist removed the speck from his patient's eye.
Context #3 | Verb

speak

To talk briefly or in a low voice.

Synonyms

mumble, murmur, whisper

Examples of usage

  • He would only speck a few words to avoid attracting attention.
  • She specked softly so as not to wake the baby.

Translations

Translations of the word "speck" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ponto

🇮🇳 बिंदु

🇩🇪 Punkt

🇮🇩 titik

🇺🇦 точка

🇵🇱 punkt

🇯🇵 点 (てん)

🇫🇷 point

🇪🇸 punto

🇹🇷 nokta

🇰🇷 점

🇸🇦 نقطة

🇨🇿 bod

🇸🇰 bod

🇨🇳 点 (diǎn)

🇸🇮 točka

🇮🇸 punktur

🇰🇿 нүкте

🇬🇪 წერტილი

🇦🇿 nöqtə

🇲🇽 punto

Etymology

The word 'speck' originated from Middle English 'speke', which meant a small spot or stain. Over time, it evolved to refer to tiny particles or objects. The verb form of 'speck' to speak briefly or in a low voice also developed from this original meaning. 'Speck' is commonly used in everyday language to describe small amounts or objects, as well as to refer to foreign objects in the eye causing discomfort.

See also: speckle, speckled, speckles, speckling, specks.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,719, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.