dotes
/dəʊts/
Meanings
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Noun
A plural form of 'dot', used to represent multiple small points or marks.
- "In the graph, the data points are represented by dotes."
- "The artist used dotes to create the effect of stars in the painting."
Synonyms
dobby , mimmerkin , adore , love
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dotesnots , spots
Variants
List of all variants of dotes that leads to same resultdote , doted , doter , doters , dotes , doting , dotingly
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Derived from the Old English 'dot', meaning 'point' or 'drop'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'dotes' is often used interchangeably with the term 'dots' in modern English.
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In the game of dots and boxes, players take turns drawing lines to enclose areas filled with dots, with the goal of capturing the most points.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Dot: A small round mark or point.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'dotes' have been used to represent affection or admiration, as in the phrase 'love dotes on'. In art, they have been used as a decorative element and in calligraphy.
How to Memorize "dotes"
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visualize
- Imagine a graph with multiple data points represented by small dots.
- Visualize a painting with stars created by dots. -
associate
- Associate the word 'dotes' with the plural form of 'dot'.
- Think of dotes as multiple small points. -
mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Dots are Many Points' to remember the plural form of 'dot' is 'dotes'.
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