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There was a red spot on the paper.
What does Spot mean?
a small mark or place.
Dictionary definition
A small mark, place, or area; as a verb, to notice or find something.
Example sentences
Spot in a sentence
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Can you spot the hidden word in the puzzle?
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The guide chose a quiet spot where the group could observe birds.
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Practice 1
What does spot mean as a noun?
Spot can mean a small mark or a particular place.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to spot?
A mark can be a small spot on a surface.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for spot as a verb?
When spot means to notice, miss is a useful contrast.
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WordSpot.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningSpot means a small mark or place.
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Synonyms
Words like Spot
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Opposite words
missUse when someone does not spot something.
blank areaUse when there is no mark.
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Word family
Spot word family
Base word
spot
noun
spots
More than one mark or place.
verb
spotted
Noticed or found in the past.
verb
spotting
Noticing or finding now.
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Hint for students
a small mark or place.
Common mix-up
Spot is not the same as miss. Spot means a small mark or place.
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Read this model sentence: Can you spot the hidden word in the puzzle? Clue words: you, hidden, word. Underline clue words that show why spot fits instead of miss. Now write one new sentence that shows spot without using the word spot. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show spot?
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