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Jot

An iota; a point; a tittle; the smallest particle. Cf. Bit, n.

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Note 76% connected

To butt; to push with the horns.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Write 76% connected

To set down, as legible characters; to form the conveyance of meaning; to inscribe on any material by a suitable instrument; as, to write the charact…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Narrower term 1

Snuff 76% connected

The part of a candle wick charred by the flame, whether burning or not.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 7

Hint 92% connected

To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to hint a suspicion.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Jotting 92% connected

of Jot

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Mite 92% connected

A minute arachnid, of the order Acarina, of which there are many species; as, the cheese mite, sugar mite, harvest mite, etc. See Acarina.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pinch 92% connected

To press hard or squeeze between the ends of the fingers, between teeth or claws, or between the jaws of an instrument; to squeeze or compress, as be…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Speck 92% connected

The blubber of whales or other marine mammals; also, the fat of the hippopotamus.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Tinge 92% connected

To imbue or impregnate with something different or foreign; as, to tinge a decoction with a bitter taste; to affect in some degree with the qualities…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Touch 92% connected

To come in contact with; to hit or strike lightly against; to extend the hand, foot, or the like, so as to reach or rest on.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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