Dab and Nibble

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Dab noun - A very small amount.

Usage example: she added a dab of sesame oil to the dressing before pouring it on the salad

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Nibble and dab are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nibble" instead the word "Dab" as a noun or a verb.

Nibble noun - A small piece or quantity of food.

Usage example: I don't want a whole dessert, so can I just have a nibble of yours?

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Dab and nibble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dab" instead the word "Nibble" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: nibbled, nibbling

little dab

little nibble

dab blood

nibble blood

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