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dotted

[ˈdɒtɪd]

dotted Definition

  • 1marked with or characterized by small spots or dots
  • 2having a pattern of dots

Using dotted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dotted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dotted line indicates where to cut the paper.

  • Example

    She wore a dress with a dotted pattern.

  • Example

    The sky was dotted with stars.

dotted Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for dotted

Phrases with dotted

  • connect the dots

    to understand or find a solution to something by piecing together various bits of information

    Example

    It took me a while to connect the dots, but I finally figured out what was going on.

  • dot the i's and cross the t's

    to be meticulous and thorough in one's work

    Example

    Make sure you dot the i's and cross the t's before submitting the report.

  • a pattern consisting of an array of filled circles, generally equally sized and spaced relatively closely in relation to their diameters

    Example

    She wore a polka dot dress to the party.

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Summary: dotted in Brief

'Dotted' [ˈdɒtɪd] refers to something marked with small spots or dots, or having a pattern of dots. It can be used to describe physical objects like a dress or the sky, or abstract concepts like connecting pieces of information ('connect the dots') or being thorough in one's work ('dot the i's and cross the t's').

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