spot

[US]/spɒt/
[UK]/spɑːt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a small area of a surface, typically with a different color or texture; a place; a small amount
vt. & vi. to mark or cover with spots or stains
vt. to see or recognize

Phrases & Collocations

spot on

spot check

bright spot

blind spot

parking spot

on the spot

hot spot

scenic spot

spot welding

a spot of

spot market

top spot

on spot

in spots

light spot

black spot

white spot

beauty spot

famous scenic spot

spot size

leaf spot

weak spot

high spot

Example Sentences

a spot of rain.

a spot of mildew on the wall.

the current spot price.

spot a friend in the crowd

a bald spot on the lawn.

the spot market in oil.

This is a nice spot for a house.

The fabric will spot easily.

There’s a spot of ketchup on the tablecloth.

it was quick of him to spot the mistake.

trading in the spot markets.

Let's take a spot of lunch.

spot sb. as the winner

the spot where he was murdered

We're really in a spot!

Let's meet at this spot tomorrow.

found a handy spot for the can opener.

Real-world Examples

There are quite a few scenic spots in the vicinity of Beijing.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

Look at all these handicapped spots.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 4

Right there where X marks the spot.

Source: Hi! Dog Teacher (Video Version)

I've found there's a sweet spot during which I am most productive.

Source: School has started!

Lily will be the bright spot. - Literally.

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

Jenny Lanneret recently published a guide to the best swimming spots in London.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

So, what else did you spot in the trailer.

Source: Selected Film and Television News

Morty You can park in a handicap spot, Morty.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

The limping Tatum has to take his spot.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2021 Compilation

All 25 coastal scenic spots were closed.

Source: Intermediate English short passage

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