spot

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UK /spɒt/ US /spɑt/

noun 5verb 5adj 2name 1

Collocations

(noun.) small red mark on the skin

VERB + SPOT

break out in

After eating the shellfish, he broke out in red spots all over his arms.

scratch, squeeze

(noun.) place/area

ADJ

exact, particular, precise

convenient, good, ideal, perfect, right, suitable

The park bench by the lake is a perfect spot for our picnic.

beautiful, beauty, idyllic, lovely, pleasant

We discovered a lovely spot by the river where we could picnic on weekends.

favourite, popular

The beach near our hotel is a popular spot with families during summer holidays.

sensitive

He didn't want to discuss his childhood because it remained a sensitive spot for him.

vulnerable, weak

The team's defense had a vulnerable spot that the opposing striker exploited throughout the match.

blind

My brother has a blind spot about his cooking skills, even though his food is often burnt.

danger, trouble

The Middle East remains a danger spot that concerns international leaders.

high, number one/two, etc., top

Her team finished in the top spot of the league for the third year running.

bald

My grandfather has a bald spot on the top of his head that gets bigger every year.

VERB + SPOT

mark

I noticed a small red mark on the spot where the stain had been.

reach

be frozen/rooted to

When she saw the accident, she was frozen to the spot in shock.

PREP

on the ~

The police officer arrived on the spot and helped the injured cyclist.

PHRASES

an accident black spot

(verb.)

ADV

quickly

easily

You can easily spot the red house on the corner because it's so bright.

suddenly | eventually, finally

VERB + SPOT

be difficult to, be easy to | fail to

PHRASES

well spotted

You noticed that the shop was closed early—well spotted, I would have wasted a trip.

Definitions

noun

A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.

The leopard is noted for the spots of color in its fur.

Why do ladybugs have spots?

A stain or disfiguring mark.

I have tried everything, and I can’t get this spot out.

A pimple, papule or pustule.

That morning, I saw that a spot had come up on my chin.

I think she's got chicken pox; she's covered in spots.

A symbol on a playing card, domino, die, etc. indicating its value; a pip.

A small, unspecified amount or quantity.

Do come 'round on Sunday for a spot of tea, won't you?

verb

To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.

Try to spot the differences between these two pictures.

The campaign aimed to give commuters the confidence to trust their own instincts and intervene if they spot someone vulnerable who may be at risk of suicide, and to talk to them to interrupt their suicidal thoughts.

To loan a small amount of money to someone.

I’ll spot you ten dollars for lunch.

“It’s close to payday, but you’re welcome to what I have. Maybe Wickliffe can spot me a few.”

To stain; to leave a spot (on).

Hard water will spot if it is left on a surface.

a garment spotted with mould

To cover with spots, to speckle.

No palm-tree rose to spot the wilderness; […]

[…] many ships spotting the dark blue deep / With snowy sails, fled fast as ours came nigh, […]

To experience vaginal spotting; to expel blood from the vagina.

"If you've got regular periods with an IUD that's fine, but if you're starting to spot or get quite a regular loss, then it should be carefully investigated." (Last)

adj

Available on the spot; for immediate payment or delivery.

spot wheat

spot cash

Exact; precise.

The other bus meets yours at the intersection within one minute; it's a spot connection, and you might not make it.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

noun — a job in an organization

noun — a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a

spotlight

noun — a small contrasting part of something

noun — a blemish made by dirt

noun — an outstanding characteristic

point

noun — a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the

noun — a point located with respect to surface features of some reg

place

noun — a small piece or quantity of something

noun — a slight attack of illness

touch

verb — make a spot or mark onto

verb — mar or impair with a flaw

blemish

verb — catch sight of

verb — detect with the senses

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

hit the spot

To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.

Some ice cold lemonade would hit the spot on a warm afternoon.

on the spot

At that very moment.

He liked the house, so he made an offer on the spot.

X marks the spot

One will find what one is looking for under an obvious sign for it.

spot check

A cursory inspection or examination, especially of a sample of something.

They do not measure each one, but they do a spot check on a few parts before shipping.

soft spot

A sentimental fondness or affection.

I'm embarrassed to admit it hit the soft spot in my heart / When I found out you wrote the book I read

Example Bank

The leopard is noted for the spots of color in its fur.

Wiktionary

Why do ladybugs have spots?

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I have tried everything, and I can’t get this spot out.

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Try to spot the differences between these two pictures.

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Taiwan’s gold discovery can be traced back to 1890 during construction of the railroad between Keelung and Taipei. Workers on the project spotted gold sediments on the banks of the Keelung River betwe

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, spot is marked as slang, informal, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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