fleck
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /flɛk/
KK: /flɛk/
noun
Definition
A small spot or mark that is different in color or texture from the surface around it.
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
Conversation
Did you notice that there was a little fleck of paint on the wall?
Yeah, I saw it! It looked like someone was doing some touch-ups.
I wonder how long it's been there; it's such a tiny fleck.
Probably not long, but it definitely caught my eye.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
spot
speck
dot
Antonyms
blot
stain
smudge
transitive verb
Definition
To mark or cover something with small spots or streaks.
Example
The artist flecked the canvas with bright colors to create a vibrant effect.
Tense Forms
Past: flecked
Past Participle: flecked
Conversation
Did you see how the sun flecked the ground with light in the park today?
Yeah, it was beautiful! I love when nature looks like that.
It makes everything feel so much more vibrant and alive.
Root Explanation
Fleck → The word 'fleck' originates from Middle English 'fleke', which is derived from Old Norse 'flekk', meaning a spot or stain. It refers to a small mark or spot on a surface.
Memory Tip
Think of a small 'spot' or 'stain' — that's what a fleck is, a tiny mark on something.
Visually Confused Words
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befleck
sleck
pleck
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flock
flick