Meaning & Definition of word "Mote"
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Mote
/moʊt/
noun:
- 1. A tiny piece of substance; a speck.
- Example: She noticed a mote of dust floating in the sunlight.
- 2. A particle or small bit of something.
- Example: He found a mote of hope in the darkest of situations.
- 3. In a broader sense, it can refer to any small or insignificant thing.
- Example: To him, her complaints seemed like mere motes in the grand scheme of life.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'mot' meaning a speck or tiny particle.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mote in one's eye:
A small fault or flaw in someone else that is criticized while ignoring larger faults in oneself.
Related Words
dust:
Tiny particles that accumulate in the air or on surfaces.
particle:
A small localized object that can be ascribed physical or chemical properties.
speck:
A small mark or spot, especially one that differs in color from its surroundings.