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Mote

usgb/məʊt/Volume
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Often used to create a vivid picture of something very small or easy to overlook. SlideHe noticed a solitary mote of light dancing in the darkness.
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Conveys the idea of something being almost insignificant due to its small size. SlideAmidst the towering skyscrapers, the people looked like motes.
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Used in expressions to suggest a small amount or minor issue, as in 'mote in the eye'. SlideYou're ignoring the major problems and focusing on a mote in the eye.
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