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spot

Noun, Verb

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Meaning

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A small mark or stain; a particular place or location. As a verb, to see, notice, or identify something.

Example Sentence

She found a small spot of mud on her shoe, and then she quickly managed to spot her lost keys under the couch.

Usage Note

The word 'spot' is commonly used as a noun to refer to a small mark, a stain, or a specific place. For example, 'There's a dark spot on the wall.' As a verb, it means to see or notice something, often quickly or unexpectedly. For instance, 'Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?'