spot
🇺🇸
/spɑːt/
🇬🇧
/spɒt/
noun
B1
A small area that stands out from the rest.
The artist added a bright red spot to the painting.
B1
A small skin blemish, often with a white or yellow head.
She noticed a spot on her nose before the photo.
R
A small dirty mark.
There was a spot of ink on the document.
B1
A specific location or place.
This spot by the window is my favorite in the café.
R
A particular feature or aspect.
The spot on the fabric was part of the design.
R
A small portion or amount.
He enjoyed a spot of whiskey before bed.
R
A small amount of liquid.
A spot of oil was all that was needed to fix the squeak.
R
A segment of a show dedicated to a specific person or act.
Her spot on the talk show was a highlight of the evening.
R
A position or ranking in a competition or team.
Winning the match secured his spot in the tournament.
R
A focused beam of light used in performances.
The dancer moved gracefully under the spot.
verb
B2
To see or notice something suddenly or with difficulty.
Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?
R
To give an advantage to the opposing team or player.
The coach decided to spot the other team a goal.
adjective
R
Related to immediate delivery and payment of goods.
They made a spot purchase of the rare coins.
translation
A small area that stands out from the rest.; A small skin blemish, often with a white or yellow head.; A small dirty mark.; A specific location or place.; A particular feature or aspect.; A small portion or amount.; A small amount of liquid.; A segment of a show dedicated to a specific person or act.; A position or ranking in a competition or team.; A focused beam of light used in performances.
To see or notice something suddenly or with difficulty.; To give an advantage to the opposing team or player.
Related to immediate delivery and payment of goods.
Word Forms
3rd Present
spots
Past
spotted
Perfect
spotted
Progressive
spotting
Plural
spots