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Freckle
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frekul
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Simple meaning
What does Freckle mean?
A small skin spot.
Dictionary definition
A small brownish spot on skin, or to mark with small spots.
Example sentences
Freckle in a sentence
easy
A freckle appeared on her nose.
medium
Sunlight can freckle fair skin.
hard
Freckles are small spots that often become more visible after sun exposure.
Synonyms
Words like Freckle
spotA small mark.
skinRelated word that supports the meaning of freckle.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plain areaAn area without marks.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to freckle, depending on context.
Word family
Freckle word family
Base word
freckle
noun
freckles
More than one freckle.
verb
freckled
Past or related form of freckle.
verb
freckling
Action form of freckle.
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Practice 1
What does freckle mean?
Freckle means a small skin spot.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to freckle?
Spot is close in meaning to freckle in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of freckle?
Plain Area contrasts with freckle.
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