speck

see definition of speck

nountiny bit

Synonyms for speck

noun tiny bit

Antonyms for speck

bead

noun. droplet, blob

blot

noun. mark; flaw

Word Origin & History

Old English specca "small spot, stain," of unknown origin; probably related to Dutch speckel "speck, speckle," Middle Dutch spekelen "to sprinkle." Meaning "tiny bit" developed c.1400.

Example Sentences for speck

Some things he lacked: he hadn't no immagination at all, not one speck.

But there was not a speck of dust anywhere, as Mrs. Brady noticed.

I feel as a cat who would lick all day to take the least speck from her fur.

And then she would still keep the house clean, not even a speck of dust.

She cast a hasty glance at his feet, and saw that there was not a speck of dust on his boots.

Och, ma'am, I mind it well; but sure I thought it was a speck.

It lifted slowly, and rose, and rose, and dwindled to a speck high in the air.

They could see an automobile, like a speck, moving swiftly along it.

And now I'm the speck and—I don't know when we reach the corner.

But no speck appeared to tell us that the ship was up there.

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Synonyms for speck

Antonyms for speck

bead

bit

bits

blemish

blot

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