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jots Synonyms & Antonyms

ˈjät

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Jots as a Noun

1

the least bit : iota

2

plural of jot

3

Iota; the smallest letter or stroke of any writing.

4

A small amount, bit; the smallest amount.

He didn't care a jot for his work.

5

Moment, instant.

6

A brief and hurriedly written note.

Jots as a Verb

1

to write briefly or hurriedly : set down in the form of a note

jot this down

2

third-person singular simple present indicative of jot

3

(usually with "down") To write quickly.

Tell me your order, so I can jot it down.

Jots in a Sentence

He didn't care a jot for his work.

Tell me your order, so I can jot it down.

jot this down

Word Forms & Grammar

jot

jots

jot·ted

jot·ting

jotted

jotting

Origin of Jots

Latin iota, jota iota

First Known Use

15th century

1735

Jots in Brief

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈjät/
Meaningthe least bit

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