specks Meaning & Definition
What Does Specks Mean?
Specks is used as a noun meaning a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay. It is also used to mean a very small amount. As a verb, it means to mark (something or someone) with or as if with specks.
Quick Facts About Specks
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈspek/ |
| Synonyms | blotches, dapples and dots |
| Antonyms | abundances, barrels and boatloads |
Specks Definition (Noun)
- a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
- a very small amount : bit
- something marked or marred with specks
Specks as a Verb
- to mark (something or someone) with or as if with specks : speckle
High up against the horizon were the huge conical masses of hill … with sombre greenish sides visibly specked with sheep … / … the strange little figure there gazing at me, with a white face and arms specking the gloom … had the effect of a real spirit …
Synonyms of Specks
Antonyms of Specks
Specks in a Sentence
a tiny speck of soot
He has not a speck of money.
High up against the horizon were the huge conical masses of hill … with sombre greenish sides visibly specked with sheep …
… the strange little figure there gazing at me, with a white face and arms specking the gloom … had the effect of a real spirit …
a lizard with specks of white against a green body
not a speck of explanation to accompany the book's pictures
a speck of dust was preventing the laser from reading the disc
dirt that had specked the windows of the factory for ages
High up against the horizon were the huge conical masses of hill … with sombre greenish sides visibly specked with sheep … / … the strange little figure there gazing at me, with a white face and arms specking the gloom … had the effect of a real spirit …
Word Forms & Grammar
specks
specked adjective
speck
specked
speck·ing
specking
Words That Rhyme With Specks
Origin of Specks
Origin 1: Middle English specke, from Old English specca
Origin 2: derivative of speck:1
First Known Use
before 12th century
14th century
Questions People Ask About Specks
Is specks a noun or a verb?
Specks is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for specks?
You can replace specks with words such as blotches, dapples and dots. See the full list of specks synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of specks?
The opposite of specks can be expressed with words like abundances, barrels, boatloads and buckets.