Dab and Syllable

Dab

Dab noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: she added a dab of sesame oil to the dressing before pouring it on the salad

Syllable and dab are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Syllable" instead a noun "Dab".

Syllable

Syllable noun - The smallest amount or part imaginable.
Usage example: you're not making a syllable of sense
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Synonyms for Syllable

Dab and syllable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dab" instead a noun "Syllable".

Nearby Words: syllabled, syllabic
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