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How to pronounce spot
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What does spot mean?
nounA round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
“Why do ladybugs have spots?”
A stain or disfiguring mark.
“I have tried everything, and I can’t get this spot out.”
A pimple, papule or pustule.
“I think she's got chicken pox; she's covered in spots.”
verbTo see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.
“Try to spot the differences between these two pictures.”
To loan a small amount of money to someone.
“I’ll spot you ten dollars for lunch.”
To stain; to leave a spot (on).
“a garment spotted with mould”
adjAvailable on the spot; for immediate payment or delivery.
“a spot contract”
Exact; precise.
“The other bus meets yours at the intersection within one minute; it's a spot connection, and you might not make it.”
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