Mote — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun auxiliary verb /ˈmōt/

Meaning & Definition of Mote

Mote (noun)

  1. a small particle, speck

Mote (auxiliary verb)

  1. may, might

Mote (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a very small piece

    "there's not a mote of dirt in that woman's house"

    similar: atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, molecule, morsel, nubbin, nugget, particle, patch, scrap, scruple, snip, snippet, speck, tittle
    related: ace, dab, dash, driblet, drop, fraction, haet (chiefly Scottish), halfpenny, ha'penny, iota, jot, kenning (chiefly Scottish), lick, minim, mite, modicum, nutshell, ounce, pinch, shred, smatter, smidgen, spot, strain, streak, suspicion, taste, touch, trace, whisper, whit, bite, mouthful, nibble, tidbit, fragment, part, portion, section, chip, flake, shard, shiver, sliver, splinter, clipping, paring, shaving, smithereens
    near: chunk, gob, hunk, lump, slab, abundance, barrel, bucket, bushel, deal, heaps, loads, mass, mountain, peck, pile, pot, profusion, quantity, raft, scads, stack, volume, wad, wealth

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mote

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mote:

atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, molecule, morsel, nubbin, nugget, particle, patch, scrap, scruple, snip, snippet, speck, tittle

Related Words for Mote

ace, dab, dash, driblet, drop, fraction, haet, halfpenny, ha'penny, iota, jot, kenning, lick, minim, mite, modicum, nutshell, ounce, pinch, shred, smatter, smidgen, spot, strain, streak, suspicion, taste, touch, trace, whisper

Near Antonyms of Mote

chunk, gob, hunk, lump, slab, abundance, barrel, bucket, bushel, deal, heaps, loads, mass, mountain, peck, pile, pot, profusion, quantity, raft, scads, stack, volume, wad, wealth

Origin & Etymology of Mote

Middle English mot, from Old English; akin to Middle Dutch & Frisian mot sand

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Mote

What does "Mote" mean?

"Mote" means a small particle, speck. As an a noun and an auxiliary verb, it is defined as: a small particle, speck.

What is another word for "Mote"?

Other words for "Mote" include atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain and granule. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mote" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mote"?

There are 69 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mote". Common alternatives include atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, granule, molecule and morsel.

How do you use "Mote" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mote" in a sentence: "there's not a mote of dirt in that woman's house".

Is "Mote" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mote" can be used as a noun and an auxiliary verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mote"?

"Mote" is pronounced /ˈmōt/.

What is the origin of the word "Mote"?

"Mote" comes from Middle English mot, from Old English; akin to Middle Dutch & Frisian mot sand. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Mote" meaning "a very small piece"?

When "Mote" (noun) means a very small piece, synonyms include atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck and flyspeck.