spotted
ˈspɒtɪd
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Adjective

1.
appearancestained or blemished with spots
  • The tablecloth was spotted with wine.
blemished marked stained
2.
observedseen or noticed
  • The celebrity was spotted in a downtown cafe..
noticed observed
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Expressions with spotted

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correctly identified or noticed
The error in the report was well spotted by the editor.
seen or occurring less frequently
The lesser spotted woodpecker is increasingly hard to find..
notice when someone is not telling the truth
She quickly spotted the lie in his story.
small domestic cat with a spotted coat
Her little spotted cat loves to chase laser pointers.
dog with spots on its fur
The Dalmatian is a well-known spotted dog.
large carnivorous mammal native to Africa, known for its distinctive spots
The spotted hyena is often heard laughing in the African savannah..

Origin of spotted

Old English, spottian (to spot)

Terms with spotted included in their meaning

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animal
large spotted cat native to the Americas
animal
large wild cat with a spotted coat
spotted
having spots or patches of different colors
spotted fish
fish with a distinctive spotted pattern
spatadj.
spotted
covered with small drops or spots
marine
large spotted shark resembling a whale feeding on plankton
spotted
marked with spots or stains
animal
small carnivorous mammal with spotted coat and long tail

Examples of spotted in a sentence

  • His shirt was spotted with ink after the accident.
  • The rare bird was spotted by the river.
  • A new species of frog was spotted in the rainforest.

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  1. French:maculé, remarqué, ...
  2. German:befleckt, gesehen, ...
  3. Italian:macchiato, visto, ...
  4. Spanish:manchado, visto, ...
  5. Portuguese:manchado, visto, ...
  6. Chinese:有斑点的, 被发现的, ...
  7. Japanese:斑点のある, 目撃された, ...
  8. Arabic:مبقَّع, مَرْئِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֻכְתָּם, נִצְפָּה, ...
  10. Russian:пятнистый, замеченный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:з плямами, помічений, ...
  12. Hindi:धब्बेदार, देखा गया, ...
spot
spɒt
spotting
spot: small round mark differing in color or texture
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Definition of spot - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
appearancesmall round mark differing in color or texture
  • The leopard has black spots on its fur.
dot speck
2.
locationspecific location or area
  • This is a great spot for a picnic.
location place site

Verb

tr.
1.
observationsee or notice something or someone
  • I spotted him in the crowd immediately..
detect observe
2.
positionUSplace objects in specific locationsUS
  • The referee spotted the ball on the field.
3.
cleaningmark or stain a surface
  • The rain spotted the window.
blemish smudge soil

Adjective

availabilityready for immediate use or delivery
  • The spot price of gold is rising.
immediate instant
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Images of spot

  • spot: small round mark differing in color or texture
    small round mark differing in color or texture
  • spot: parking space for a vehicle
    parking space for a vehicle
  • spot: bright lamp used to focus attention
    bright lamp used to focus attention
  • spot: symbol on a playing card indicating its value
    symbol on a playing card indicating its value

Expressions with spot

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spot that is bright in appearance
The bright spot on the wall caught my attention.
area on the body that is painful
He winced when I touched the sore spot on his arm.
area less resistant to pressure or damage
The weak spot in the armor was targeted during the battle.
difficult or challenging situation
He found himself in a tight spot during the meeting.
without delay or immediately
She apologized on the spot.
unable to move because of fear or shock
She was frozen to the spot when she saw the snake.

Origin of spot

Old English, spot (speck, stain)

Examples of spot in a sentence

  • The artist added a red spot to the painting.
  • We found a quiet spot to read by the river.
  • The spot where they met became their favorite place.
  • There's a spot available near the entrance.
  • He reserved a spot for his motorcycle.
  • She applied cream to reduce the spots on her skin.

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  1. French:tache, apercevoir, ...
  2. German:Fleck, entdecken, ...
  3. Italian:macchia, notare, ...
  4. Spanish:mancha, divisar, ...
  5. Portuguese:mancha, perceber, ...
  6. Chinese:斑点, 发现, ...
  7. Japanese:斑点, 見つける, ...
  8. Arabic:بُقْعَة, لَاحَظَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כֶּתֶם, לְהַבְחִין, ...
  10. Russian:пятно, заметить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пляма, помітити, ...
  12. Hindi:धब्बा, देखना, ...
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