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spot

spot

 
 
pronunciation:
spat
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb, adjective
phrases:
hit the spot, on the spot
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a mark, such as a stain, or something like a stain, that is different in color from the area surrounding it; blot.
He noticed that he had a dark spot on his yellow tie.A leopard is famous for its spots.
 
synonyms:
blot, dot, mark, speck
similar words:
patch, stain
definition 2: place; position.
I put your name in the first spot on the list.We found a shady spot to have a picnic.From this spot, you can get a view of the whole valley.
synonyms:
place
similar words:
location, space
definition 3: an uncomfortable or embarrassing position.
If we don't finish on time, we'll be in a real spot.He was in a tight spot and needed to borrow some money quickly.
synonyms:
bind, fix, predicament
similar words:
jam
definition 4: an area or locality.
Bermuda is a popular vacation spot.
synonyms:
area, locale, locality
similar words:
location
definition 5: an injury to one's character or reputation; blemish.
His reputation didn't seem to have any spots, so we hired him for the job.
synonyms:
blemish, flaw
similar words:
brand, stain
definition 6: a skin blemish; pimple.
I'm getting a spot right on my nose!
synonyms:
blemish, pimple
definition 7: a spotlight.
We need a few more spots for the stage lighting.
synonyms:
spotlight
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phrase: hit the spot, on the spot
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: spots, spotting, spotted
definition 1: to cause to be marked or soiled with spots.
How did I manage to spot my shirt again?The driveway is spotted with oil.
synonyms:
dot, mark, spackle
similar words:
besmear, besmirch, blemish, blot, dapple, daub, mottle, smirch, stain
definition 2: to notice or catch sight of.
He spotted his sister in the crowd.The police officer spotted the suspect hiding in the doorway.[verb + smby/smth + present participle ]
synonyms:
notice, recognize
similar words:
detect, discern, discover, distinguish, glimpse, identify, locate, mark, perceive, see, sight
definition 3: to notice; detect.
She spotted the error in his logic.
synonyms:
discern, notice, recognize
similar words:
detect, discover, distinguish, identify, locate, mark, perceive, see
definition 4: to put in a particular position.
The director spotted the leading actor at center stage for the opening of the scene.
synonyms:
locate, place
similar words:
establish, fix, position, put, situate
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to become or cause to become marked with or soiled by spots.
Some of the dark clothes spotted when I spilled the bleach.
synonyms:
dapple
similar words:
blot, splotch, stain
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part of speech: adjective
definition: done or completed instantly.
I had to make a spot decision.He was required to make a spot payment.
synonyms:
immediate, instant
similar words:
direct, prompt, quick, snap, sudden, swift
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