motes Meaning & Definition
ˈmōt
What Does Motes Mean?
Motes is a noun that means a small particle.
Motes in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmōt/ |
| Synonyms | atoms, bits and crumbs |
| Antonyms | chunks, gobs and hunks |
Motes Definition (Noun)
- a small particle : speck:1
… motes danced in the shafts of sunlight …
Synonyms of Motes
atomsbitscrumbsdribblesflecksflyspecksgrainsgranulesmoleculesmorselsnubbinsnuggetsparticlespatchesscrapsscruplessnippetssnipsspeckstittlesatombitcrumbdribblefleckflyspeckgraingranulemoleculemorselnubbinnuggetparticlepatchscrapscruplesnipsnippetspecktittle
Motes synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Motes
Motes in a Sentence
a wardmote in the city of London
a folk mote
… motes danced in the shafts of sunlight …
there's not a mote of dirt in that woman's house
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Motes
Origin of Motes
Middle English mot, from Old English; akin to Middle Dutch & Frisian mot sand
First Known Use
before 12th century
Frequently Asked Questions About Motes
What part of speech is motes?
Motes is a noun.
What is another word for motes?
You can replace motes with words such as atoms, bits and crumbs. See the full list of motes synonyms and antonyms.