spotted

[ spot-id ]

/ ˈspɒt ɪd /

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adjective

marked with or characterized by a spot or spots.

sullied; blemished.

Origin of spotted

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; see origin at spot, -ed³

OTHER WORDS FROM spotted

spot·ted·ly, adverb spot·ted·ness, noun

Words nearby spotted

spot-on, spot-weld, spotless, spotlight, spotsylvania, spotted, spotted adder, spotted alfalfa aphid, spotted cavy, spotted cowbane, spotted crake

Definition for spotted (2 of 2)

spot

[ spot ]

/ spɒt /

noun

a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.

something that mars one's character or reputation; blemish; flaw.

a small blemish, mole, or lesion on the skin or other surface.

a small, circumscribed mark caused by disease, allergic reaction, decay, etc.

a comparatively small, usually roundish, part of a surface differing from the rest in color, texture, character, etc.: a bald spot.

a place or locality: A monument marks the spot where Washington slept.

Usually spots. places of entertainment or sightseeing interest: We went to a few spots to dance and see the floor shows.

spot announcement.

a specific position in a sequence or hierarchy: The choral group has the second spot on the program, right after the dancers. He moved up from second spot to become president of the firm.

Cards.

one of various traditional, geometric drawings of a club, diamond, heart, or spade on a playing card for indicating suit and value.
any playing card from a two through a ten: He drew a jack, a queen, and a three spot.

a pip, as on dice or dominoes.

Slang. a piece of paper money, almost always indicated as a five- or ten-dollar bill: Can you loan me a five spot until payday?

Also called spot illustration. a small drawing, usually black and white, appearing within or accompanying a text.

Chiefly British Informal.

a small quantity of anything.
a drink: a spot of tea.

a small croaker, Leiostomus xanthurus, of the eastern coast of the U.S., used as a food fish.

spots, Informal. commodities, as grain, wool, and soybeans, sold for immediate delivery.

spot price.

Informal. spotlight(def 1).

verb (used with object), spot·ted, spot·ting.

to stain or mark with spots: The grease spotted my dress.

to remove a spot or spots from (clothing), especially before dry cleaning.

to sully; blemish.

to mark or diversify with spots or dots, as of color: We spotted the wall with blue paint.

to detect or recognize; locate or identify by seeing: to spot a hiding child.

to place or position on a particular place: to spot a billiard ball.

to stop (a railroad car) at the exact place required.

to scatter in various places: to spot chairs here and there in the room.

Informal. spotlight(def 5).

Military.

to determine (a location) precisely on either the ground or a map.
to observe (the results of gunfire at or near a target) for the purpose of correcting aim.

Photography. to remove spots from (a negative or print) by covering with opaque color.

Sports. to give or grant a certain margin or advantage to (an opponent): He spotted the tyro 12 points a game. The champion won, although spotting the challenger twenty pounds.

(in gymnastics) to watch or assist (a performer) in order to prevent injury.

Slang. to lend: Can you spot me twenty for tonight's game?

verb (used without object), spot·ted, spot·ting.

to make a spot; cause a stain: Ink spots badly.

to become spotted, as some fabrics when spattered with water.

Military. to serve or act as a spotter.

adjective

Radio, Television.

pertaining to the point of origin of a local broadcast.
broadcast between announced programs.

made, paid, delivered, etc., at once: a spot sale; spot goods.

Origin of spot

1150–1200; (noun) Middle English spotte; cognate with Middle Dutch, Low German spot speck, Old Norse spotti bit; (v.) late Middle English spotten to stain, mark, derivative of the noun

SYNONYMS FOR spot

2 taint, stigma.

6 locale, site, situation.

21 stain, taint, stigmatize, soil, tarnish.

22 speckle.

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OTHER WORDS FROM spot

spot·like, adjective spot·ta·ble, adjective non·spot·ta·ble, adjective re·spot, verb, re·spot·ted, re·spot·ting.

un·spot·ta·ble, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for spotted

Unconfirmed reports in the French media claimed that the brothers were spotted at a gas station in northern France on Thursday.

France Mourns—and Hunts |Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey |January 8, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
They were looping back around and coming down Tiebout Avenue when they spotted two figures.

Shot Down During the NYPD Slowdown |Michael Daly |January 7, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Other officials told reporters that searchers also spotted a life vest and baggage in the water.

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Conservative hit man turned liberal media critic David Brock, spotted smoking an e-cigarette in the lobby.

Team Clinton Prepares for the Other Side of If |David Freedlander |November 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

We spotted two places along the fire road where a car could pull over.

Knowing Where the Bodies Are Buried: An Excerpt From 'Lives in Ruins' |Marilyn Johnson |November 14, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
If somebody was coming to help the Cerberus it would be bound to spot the other ship, and it didn't want to be spotted.

A Matter of Importance |William Fitzgerald Jenkins
The Mohawks cannot find us here, Spotted Deer declared, confidently.

Running Fox |Elmer Russell Gregor
It is of a darker blue colour, but spotted like its congener, each feather having from four to six spots upon it.

The Young Yagers |Mayne Reid
It was only a wisp of motion, a mere flutter in the aspens, and as soon as Ted spotted it, he lost it.

Double Challenge |James Arthur Kjelgaard
When the Haughts came out into the open upon that bench one of the pups and the spotted hound, Rock, were with them.

Tales of lonely trails |Zane Grey

British Dictionary definitions for spotted (1 of 2)

spotted

/ (ˈspɒtɪd) /

adjective

characterized by spots or marks, esp in having a pattern of spots

stained or blemished; soiled or bespattered

British Dictionary definitions for spotted (2 of 2)

spot

/ (spɒt) /

noun

a small mark on a surface, such as a circular patch or stain, differing in colour or texture from its surroundings

a geographical area that is restricted in extent a beauty spot

a location this is the exact spot on which he died

a blemish of the skin, esp a pimple or one occurring through some disease

a blemish on the character of a person; moral flaw

informal a place of entertainment we hit all the night spots

informal, mainly British a small quantity or amount a spot of lunch

informal an awkward situation that puts me in a bit of a spot

a short period between regular television or radio programmes that is used for advertising

a position or length of time in a show assigned to a specific performer

short for spotlight

(in billiards)

Also called: spot ball the white ball that is distinguished from the plain by a mark or spot
the player using this ball

billiards snooker one of several small black dots on a table that mark where a ball is to be placed

(modifier)

denoting or relating to goods, currencies, or securities available for immediate delivery and paymentspot goods See also spot market, spot price
involving immediate cash paymentspot sales

change one's spots (used mainly in negative constructions) to reform one's character

high spot an outstanding event the high spot of the holiday was the visit to the winery

knock spots off to outstrip or outdo with ease

on the spot

immediately
at the place in question
in the best possible position to deal with a situation
in an awkward predicament
without moving from the place of one's location, etc
(as modifier)our on-the-spot reporter

soft spot a special sympathetic affection or weakness for a person or thing

tight spot a serious, difficult, or dangerous situation

weak spot

some aspect of a character or situation that is susceptible to criticism
a flaw in a person's knowledgeclassics is my weak spot

verb spots, spotting or spotted

(tr) to observe or perceive suddenly, esp under difficult circumstances; discern

to put stains or spots upon (something)

(intr) (of some fabrics) to be susceptible to spotting by or as if by water silk spots easily

(tr) to place here and there they spotted observers along the border

to look out for and note (trains, talent, etc)

(intr) to rain slightly; spit

(tr) billiards to place (a ball) on one of the spots

military to adjust fire in order to correct deviations from (the target) by observation

(tr) US informal to yield (an advantage or concession) to (one's opponent) to spot someone a piece in chess

Derived forms of spot

spottable, adjective

Word Origin for spot

C12 (in the sense: moral blemish): of German origin; compare Middle Dutch spotte, Old Norse spotti

Medical definitions for spotted

spot

[ spŏt ]

n.

A mark on a surface differing sharply in color from its surroundings.

A stain or blot.

v.

To lose a slight amount of blood through the vagina.

Idioms and Phrases with spotted

spot

see blind spot; hit the high spots; hit the spot; in a bind (tight spot); in a fix (spot); Johnny-on-the-spot; knock the socks (spots) off; leopard cannot change its spots; on the spot; rooted to the spot; soft spot; x marks the spot.

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Definition for spotted (2 of 2)

noun

verb (used with object), spot·ted, spot·ting.

verb (used without object), spot·ted, spot·ting.

adjective

Origin of spot

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adjective

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noun

verb spots, spotting or spotted

Derived forms of spot

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v.

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spotted

adjective

Origin of spotted

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Definition for spotted (2 of 2)

noun

verb (used with object), spot·ted, spot·ting.

verb (used without object), spot·ted, spot·ting.

adjective

Origin of spot

SYNONYMS FOR spot

OTHER WORDS FROM spot

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adjective

British Dictionary definitions for spotted (2 of 2)

noun

verb spots, spotting or spotted

Derived forms of spot

Word Origin for spot

Medical definitions for spotted

n.

v.

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