Speck

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛk/

Speck (noun)

  1. A very small mark or spot on a surface.
  2. A tiny piece or amount of something.
  3. A small particle or fragment, often seen in science.

Examples

  • There was a speck on the mirror that needed cleaning.
  • She noticed a speck on her shirt after lunch.

Common collocations: tiny speck, remove a speck, speck of dust, speck of paint, speck of sand

Synonyms of Speck

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