spot

//spɒt//
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Visual representation of spot

Noun

spotSingular
spotsPlural
1

A small round or roundish mark on a surface that differs in color or texture from the area around it.

The dog has black spots on its white fur.

2

A particular place or location.

This is a great spot for a picnic.

3

A pimple or blemish on the skin.

She woke up with a spot on her chin.

4

A small amount of something.

Would you like a spot of tea?

Verb

spotInfinitive
spotPresent tense
spottedPast tense
spottedPast participle
spottingPresent participle
spotsThird-person singular
1

To see, notice, or recognize someone or something, especially when difficult to do so.

Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?

2

To mark with spots or stains.

The paint spotted his shirt.

spot - Deep Vocabulary