noun
spot
spot
noun
1
A small mark or patch of a different color or texture on a surface.
"The dog had a black spot right over one eye."
"There's a grease spot on your shirt."
2
A particular place or location.
"This is a great spot for watching the sunset."
3
A small pimple or blemish on the skin.
"She had a spot on her chin before the big date."
verb
1
To notice, find, or recognize something.
"I spotted him across the crowded room."
"Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?"
2
To stand by and support someone performing a physical exercise, ready to help if needed.
"Can you spot me while I try this heavier bench press?"
How to Use Spot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mark, a place, a skin blemish, or to notice/support something.
Common pairings
spot the difference
parking spot
on the spot
spot someone (gym)
Word Forms
spotted past tense, spots plural, spots singular
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Etymology
From Middle English spot, merging with Old English splott ("a patch of ground"), both related to the idea of a distinct small patch or mark.