spot

/spˈɑt/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

a point located with respect to surface features of some region
“this is a nice place for a picnic”
a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
an outstanding characteristic
“his acting was one of the high points of the movie”
a blemish made by dirt
“he had a smudge on his cheek”
a small contrasting part of something
“a bald spot”
a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance
“they changed his spot on the program”
a business establishment for entertainment
“night spot”
a job in an organization
“he occupied a post in the treasury”
a slight attack of illness
“he has a touch of rheumatism”
a small piece or quantity of something
“a spot of tea”
a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

verb

catch sight of
detect with the senses
“The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards”
mar or impair with a flaw
“her face was blemished”
make a spot or mark onto
“The wine spotted the tablecloth”
become spotted
“This dress spots quickly”
mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition
“spot the areas that one should clearly identify”

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