Jot it down in your notebook.
Source: tatoeba (2259016)
Jot
/d͡ʒɒt/
Synonyms for "jot" (209 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (42)
Strong matches (63)
Related words (104)
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Show 61 more words
postpost upprickpunctureput downput in writingput on paperput on taperayrecordreduce to writingregisterscarscarificationscorescotchscrapscratchscratchingscrupleset downshadeshredsmidgensmitchsnipsnippetspeckspecklesplashsplotchspoonfulspotstainstigmastrawberry marksyllabletabulatetake downtapetape-recordtattootattoo markthimblefulticktiny bittittletracetrifletrifling amounttriviavanishing pointvideotapewatermarkwhitwhoopwritewrite downwrite inwrite outwrite up
Noun(19 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: speck, ace, atom, birthmark, bit.
- Sentence evidence is available for jot, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "jot".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "jot"
Keep "jot" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "jot" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "jot", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "jot" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
11 entriesbrief recorddataevidencefactsfield notebookinformationjot downmargin notenotesquick noterapid transcription
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
27 translations across 19 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- ἰῶτα noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Bulgarian
1 entries- йота noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 少量的 noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Esperanto
1 entries- joto noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Finnish
2 entries- hitunen noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
- hiven noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Georgian
1 entries- იოტა noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Greek
1 entries- γιώτα noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Hebrew
1 entries- קוֹצוֹ שֶׁל יוֹד noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Icelandic
3 entries- angarögn noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
- depill noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
- punktur noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Ido
1 entries- iota noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Irish
1 entries- ruainne noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Italian
1 entries- punto noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Japanese
1 entries- わずか noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Macedonian
1 entries- јо́та noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Ottoman Turkish
2 entries- آوج noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
- پارچه noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Polish
2 entries- jot noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
- jota noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Russian
1 entries- йо́та noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Spanish
2 entries- jota noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
- pizca noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Vietnamese
3 entries- chút noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
- tí teo noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
- tí tẹo noun (smallest letter or stroke of any writing — see also iota)
Sample sentences
29 total sentences available.
I should jot that down.
Source: tatoeba (2406341)
Pinocchio's only fault was that he had too many friends. Among these were many well-known rascals, who cared not a jot for study or for success.
Source: tatoeba (2728201)
Just jot your name down on a piece of paper.
Source: tatoeba (3812938)
Showing 4 of 29 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "jot"?
Closest matches include speck, ace, atom, birthmark, bit.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "jot"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.