dab Synonyms
Another word for dab
• noun (Context 1)
A small amount of a substance, especially a liquid or paste, that is applied lightly.
"She added a dollop of butter to the freshly baked potatoes before serving them."
• verb (Context 2)
To press lightly and repeatedly against a surface with a piece of absorbent material, typically to clean, dry, or soothe.
"He used a napkin to gently blot the spill from his shirt."
• verb (Context 3)
To apply a small amount of a substance, such as paint or cream, with light, quick strokes.
"The artist decided to daub a little bright blue paint onto the canvas to highlight the sky."
• noun (Context 4)
A commercially important marine flatfish of the flounder family, found in the shallow shelf waters of the North Sea and surrounding European coasts.
"The local fishermen reported an excellent catch of common dab off the coast of Scotland."
Opposites of dab
The opposite of dab shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: