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SPOT

(noun, verb, adj.)
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There are 20 meanings of the word Spot.

How to pronounce spot:

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Spot - as a noun

A short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

An outstanding characteristic

Example: "His acting was one of the high points of the movie"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
point

A blemish made by dirt

Example: "He had a smudge on his cheek"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blotdaubslursmearsmirchsmudge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blemishdefectmar
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A small contrasting part of something

Example: "A bald spot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dapplefleckmaculationpatchspeckle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
marking
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

Example: "They changed his spot on the program"

A business establishment for entertainment

Example: "Night spot"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
business establishmentplace of business
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A slight attack of illness

Example: "He has a touch of rheumatism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
touch

A small piece or quantity of something

Example: "A spot of tea"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bit

A mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pip

A lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spotlight

A playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

Example: "An eight-spot"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
playing card
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An act that brings discredit to the person who does it

Example: "He made a huge blot on his copybook"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blotsmearsmirchstain

Spot - as a verb

Catch sight of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
descryespyspy

Detect with the senses

Example: "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discerndistinguishmake outpick outrecogniserecognizetell apart
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mar or impair with a flaw

Example: "Her face was blemished"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blemish

Make a spot or mark onto

Example: "The wine spotted the tablecloth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blobblotfleck
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change surface
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become spotted

Example: "This dress spots quickly"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition

Example: "Spot the areas that one should clearly identify"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mark
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spot - as an adjective

Available on the spot; for immediate payment or delivery.

Example: "Spot wheat; spot cash; a spot contract"

Example Sentences

"She found a nice shady spot under a tree to have her picnic."
"There was a small brown spot on the carpet where the juice had spilled."
"He noticed a mysterious dark spot on the back of his hand."
"The teacher asked the student to come to the front of the class and point out a particular spot on the map."
"The leopard disappeared into the dense foliage, blending perfectly with the spots on its fur."
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Word Game Points

Is SPOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spot is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPOT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is SPOT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spot is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPOT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is SPOT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spot is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPOT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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