dots Meaning & Definition
/dɒts/
What Does Dots Mean?
Dots is a noun that means plural of dot. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of dot. As a verb, it means To cover with small spots (of some liquid).
Quick Facts About Dots
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɒts/ |
| Synonyms | tittle, full stop and period |
| Plural | only |
Dots Definition (Noun)
- plural of dot
Noun
- A punctuation mark consisting of three dots, indicating an omission of some text or a sentence which wasn't fully finished, an ellipsis.
Noun
- Alternative form of dotty (“shotgun”).
Dots as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dot
Noun
- A small, round spot.
a dot of colour
- (grammar) A punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence or an abbreviated part of a word; a full stop; a period.
- A point used as a diacritical mark above or below various letters of the Latin script, as in Ȧ, Ạ, Ḅ, Ḃ, Ċ.
- A symbol used for separating the fractional part of a decimal number from the whole part, for indicating multiplication or a scalar product, or for various other purposes.
- One of the two symbols used in Morse code.
- A lump or clot.
- Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen.
a dot of a child
- A dot ball.
- Buckshot, projectile from a "dotty" or shotgun
Verb
- To cover with small spots (of some liquid).
His jacket was dotted with splashes of paint.
- To add a dot (the symbol) or dots to.
Dot your is and cross your ts.
- To mark by means of dots or small spots.
to dot a line
- To mark or diversify with small detached objects.
to dot a landscape with cottages
- To punch (a person).
Noun
- A dowry.
Synonyms of Dots
Dots synonyms and antonyms →Dots in a Sentence
a dot of colour
a dot of a child
His jacket was dotted with splashes of paint.
Dot your is and cross your ts.
to dot a line
to dot a landscape with cottages
Word Forms & Grammar
dots
dots pl (plural only)
dots (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Dots
Questions People Ask About Dots
Is dots a noun or a verb?
Dots is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for dots?
Words with a similar meaning to dots include tittle, full stop and period. See the full list of dots synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dots?
The plural of dots is only.