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- pronunciation:
- daeb
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
dabs, dabbing, dabbed |
| definition 1: |
to pat or press lightly.
I dabbed the stain with a sponge.- similar words:
- blot, pat, sponge
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| definition 2: |
to put on with light patting touches.
She dabbed some perfume behind her ears.- similar words:
- apply, daub, paint, smear
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a light pressing or patting stroke.
The kitten gave my face a dab with its paw.- similar words:
- pat
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| definition 2: |
a small moist bit.
A dab of paint fell on the rug.- synonyms:
- daub
- similar words:
- drop, smear
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| definition 3: |
a small amount.
Put a dab of salt in the soup.- synonyms:
- bit, dash, drop, pinch
- similar words:
- hint, lick, mite, speck, suggestion, touch, trace, trifle
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| related words: |
bead, bit, crumb, particle, taste |
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