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speck

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/spɛk/ · spe-ck

a tiny dot or spot, often used to describe a small mark that can be seen on a surface.

Meanings

nounformal

a tiny dot or spot, often used to describe a small mark that can be seen on a surface.

ایک چھوٹا سا نقطہ یا داغ، جو عام طور پر کسی سطح پر موجود چھوٹے نشان کی وضاحت کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

نقطہ

nuqta

Synonyms

dotmarkblemishنقطہداغچھید

Antonyms

wholeentiretyclearپورامکملصاف

Common Collocations

  • speck of dust
  • speck of paint
  • speck of salt

Example Sentences

There was a tiny speck of dust on the table.

میز پر ایک چھوٹا سا گرد کا نقطہ تھا۔

Mez par aik chhota sa gard ka nuqta tha.

She noticed a speck of paint on her shirt.

اس نے اپنی قمیض پر ایک رنگ کا داغ دیکھا۔

Us ne apni qameez par aik rang ka daagh dekha.

He wiped the window, removing a speck that was blocking his view.

اس نے کھڑکی کو صاف کیا، ایک چھوٹے سے نقطے کو ہٹا دیا جو اس کی نظر میں رکاوٹ بن رہا تھا۔

Us ne khidki ko saaf kiya, aik chhote se nuqte ko hata diya jo us ki nazar mein rukawat ban raha tha.

Easily Confused With

spot:A speck is usually smaller and may refer specifically to a tiny mark, while a spot can be larger.

Word Family

speckled
adjectiveنقطہ دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'speck' as a small 'speck' on a surface.

Imagine a small dot on a clean sheet of paper.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نقطوں پر نہ جاؤ، تصویر کو دیکھو۔

Nuqton par na jao, tasveer ko dekho.

Do not focus on the points, look at the picture.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "speca" — to spot or speck

First known use: 12th century

The word evolved from Old English 'speca' referring to a small spot or stain.