Spotted: meaning, definitions and examples

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spotted

[ ˈspɒtɪd ]

^{Context #1}

animal pattern

Having spots or markings

Synonyms

dotted, mottled, speckled

Examples of usage

The leopard is easily recognized by its spotted coat
She wore a dress with a spotted design

^{Context #2}

observing

Notice or see (someone or something) at a distance

Synonyms

notice, observe, see

Examples of usage

She spotted her friend in the crowd
The detective spotted the suspect leaving the scene

Translations

Translations of the word "spotted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manchado

🇮🇳 धब्बेदार

🇩🇪 gefleckt

🇮🇩 berbintik

🇺🇦 плямистий

🇵🇱 cętkowany

🇯🇵 斑点のある

🇫🇷 tacheté

🇪🇸 manchado

🇹🇷 benekli

🇰🇷 얼룩진

🇸🇦 مرقط

🇨🇿 skvrnitý

🇸🇰 škvrnitý

🇨🇳 有斑点的

🇸🇮 pikčast

🇮🇸 blettótt

🇰🇿 дақты

🇬🇪 დაფარულა

🇦🇿 ləkəli

🇲🇽 manchado

Word origin

The word 'spotted' originates from the verb 'spot', which has been in use since the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle English word 'spotten', meaning to stain or mark. Over time, 'spotted' evolved to describe the presence of spots or markings on something. The adjective 'spotted' has been commonly used in the context of animal patterns and in the act of observing or noticing something at a distance.