Spot: meaning, definitions and examples

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spot

 

[ spɒt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

on the ground

a small round mark or area that is a different color or texture from the surface it is on

Synonyms

dot, mark, stain

Examples of usage

  • The dog has a black spot on its back.
  • She noticed a spot of paint on her shoe.
Context #2 | Noun

in a specific place

a particular place or point

Synonyms

area, location, site

Examples of usage

  • This is my favorite spot in the park.
  • We found a nice spot for a picnic.
Context #3 | Verb

to see

to see or notice someone or something

Synonyms

notice, observe, see

Examples of usage

  • She spotted a familiar face in the crowd.
  • I spotted a typo in the document.

Translations

Translations of the word "spot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ponto

🇮🇳 स्थान

🇩🇪 Stelle

🇮🇩 tempat

🇺🇦 місце

🇵🇱 miejsce

🇯🇵 場所 (ばしょ)

🇫🇷 endroit

🇪🇸 lugar

🇹🇷 yer

🇰🇷 장소

🇸🇦 بقعة

🇨🇿 místo

🇸🇰 miesto

🇨🇳 地点

🇸🇮 mesto

🇮🇸 staður

🇰🇿 орын

🇬🇪 ადგილი

🇦🇿 yer

🇲🇽 lugar

Etymology

The word 'spot' originated from Old English 'spott', meaning 'a speck, mark, or stain'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to a small mark or area that is different from its surroundings. Over time, 'spot' has evolved to have various meanings, including a particular place, a point, or the act of seeing or noticing something. Today, 'spot' remains a common word in everyday language, used in contexts ranging from describing physical marks to indicating specific locations.

See also: spotless, spotlessness, spotlight, spotlighted, spots, spotted, spotter, spotting, spotty.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,966, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.