spot
spot
spɑt
spaat
British pronunciation
/spɒt/

Definition & Meaning of "spot"in English

Spot
01

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

spot definition and meaning
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There was a dark spot on the carpet where the spilled coffee had dried.
The leopard's coat was covered in distinctive spots that helped it blend into its environment.
02

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

spot definition and meaning
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The hikers stopped at a scenic spot on the trail.
Police found the suspect at the exact spot described by witnesses.
03

a small red raised mark on the skin, often on the face

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spot definition and meaning
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He had a spot on his cheek before the party.
Teenage acne often causes spots on the face.
04

a segment of a radio or television program assigned to a performer, topic, or advertisement

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The comedian had a ten-minute spot on the evening show.
The station ran a short advertising spot during the news.
05

a small mark or blemish on a surface, including dirt, stain, or smear

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There was a spot of ink on the table.
He wiped a spot of dirt off his shirt.
06

an outstanding characteristic or notable feature of a person, thing, or situation

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His generosity is his best spot.
One spot of the project stood out for its creativity.
07

a short section, illustration, or advertisement within a magazine, radio, or TV program

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The magazine includes a spot for local events.
A TV spot promoted the new movie.
08

a position, job, or role within an organization

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He secured a spot in the management team.
The orchestra offered her a spot as first violinist.
09

a place of business or establishment, especially for entertainment or leisure

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They went to a new spot downtown for dinner.
The jazz spot was crowded on Saturday night.
10

an act or incident that brings discredit or dishonor

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His mistake left a spot on his reputation.
The scandal put a spot on the company's image.
11

a lamp producing a strong, focused beam of light, often used to illuminate a performer or area on stage

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The actor stepped into the spot on the stage.
A bright spot illuminated the singer during the solo.
12

a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

13

a mark on a die or playing card indicating value

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The die has six spots.
She counted the spots on the playing card.
14

a small quantity or portion of something, usually liquid

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He added a spot of milk to his coffee.
There was a spot of water on the counter.
15

a slight attack of illness

to spot
01

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

Transitive: to spot sb/sth
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The hiker could spot the rare bird perched high in the trees.
The detective managed to spot the suspect in the crowded market.
02

to mark something with small spots or marks to make it easy to recognize

Transitive: to spot sth
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She spotted the suitcase with a bright sticker to recognize it easily.
He spotted the tree with a small red tag for future reference.
03

to develop marks or stains, often in the form of small, irregular patches

Intransitive
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The leaves of the plant began to spot as the weather turned cooler.
The wall will spot if you do n't clean up the paint spill soon.
04

to put a small mark or stain onto something

Transitive: to spot sth
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He spotted the paper with ink while writing too quickly.
I did n't mean to spot the tablecloth with the sauce, but it happened.
05

to damage or tarnish someone's reputation or moral integrity

Transitive: to spot a person or their moral qualities
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His actions in the scandal completely spotted his reputation.
One bad decision can spot a person ’s character for a long time.
06

to assist someone during a heavy lift, especially to ensure safety in exercises like the bench press

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Can you spot me on this bench press?
He always asks a friend to spot him when lifting heavy.
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