Spots: meaning, definitions and examples
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spots
[ spɒts ]
on skin
Small, round marks on a surface, often a different color or texture than the surrounding area. Spots can be caused by various reasons such as acne, sun exposure, or skin conditions.
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Examples of usage
- The doctor examined the spots on my skin and determined they were harmless freckles.
- She applied a cream to help fade the dark spots on her face.
- His face was covered in red spots after spending too much time in the sun.
on animals
Distinctive markings or patterns on the fur or skin of an animal. Spots can be used for camouflage, identification, or attracting mates.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cheetah's spots help it blend in with the grasslands while hunting.
- The Dalmatian breed of dog is known for its black spots on a white coat.
- The butterfly had vibrant spots on its wings to warn predators of its toxicity.
seeing something
To see, notice, or identify something, especially briefly or in passing. Often used in the context of quickly observing something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I spotted a deer in the distance while hiking through the forest.
- She spotted a typo in the report before submitting it to her boss.
- Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?
Translations
Translations of the word "spots" in other languages:
🇵🇹 manchas
- pontos
- lugares
🇮🇳 धब्बे
- स्थान
- बिंदु
🇩🇪 Flecken
- Stellen
- Punkte
🇮🇩 noda
- titik
- tempat
🇺🇦 плями
- місця
- точки
🇵🇱 plamy
- miejsca
- punkty
🇯🇵 斑点 (はんてん)
- 場所 (ばしょ)
- 点 (てん)
🇫🇷 taches
- endroits
- points
🇪🇸 manchas
- lugares
- puntos
🇹🇷 lekeler
- yerler
- noktalar
🇰🇷 반점 (banjeom)
- 장소 (jangso)
- 점 (jeom)
🇸🇦 بقع
- أماكن
- نقاط
🇨🇿 skvrny
- místa
- body
🇸🇰 škvrny
- miesta
- body
🇨🇳 斑点 (bāndiǎn)
- 地方 (dìfāng)
- 点 (diǎn)
🇸🇮 madeži
- mesta
- točke
🇮🇸 blettir
- staðir
- punktar
🇰🇿 дақтар
- орындар
- нүктелер
🇬🇪 ლაქები
- ადგილები
- წერტილები
🇦🇿 ləklər
- yerlər
- nöqtələr
🇲🇽 manchas
- lugares
- puntos
Etymology
The word 'spots' has a long history in the English language, dating back to Old English as 'spott,' meaning a spot or mark. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to marks, patterns, and sightings. The usage of 'spots' in different contexts reflects its versatility and adaptability in describing visual cues and observations.
See also: spot, spotless, spotlessness, spotlight, spotlighted, spotted, spotter, spotting, spotty.