spot

/spɑt/
adjective
  1. Done or available immediately, without delay or preparation.
    • He made a spot decision to buy the house.
    • The store offered a spot discount for paying in cash.
    • We need a spot repair on the roof before the storm.
verb
  1. To see or notice someone or something, often suddenly or with difficulty.
    • Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?
    • The hiker spotted a deer in the woods.
    • I spotted my friend in the crowd at the concert.
  2. To mark or become marked with spots or stains.
    • The old mirror was spotted with age.
    • Be careful not to spot the tablecloth with red wine.
    • The rain spotted the car's windshield.
  3. To give someone an advantage or a small amount of something, such as a lead in a game or a loan.
    • I'll spot you ten points in the game to make it fair.
    • The coach spotted the younger player a head start in the race.
    • Can you spot me five dollars until tomorrow?
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noun
  1. A small round mark or area that is different in color from the surrounding surface.
    • The dog has a white spot on its chest.
    • The leopard's spots help it hide in the tall grass.
    • She noticed a dark spot on the wall near the window.
  2. A particular place or location.
    • He saved a spot for his friend in the parking lot.
    • We found a quiet spot by the river to have a picnic.
    • This is the exact spot where the accident happened.
  3. A small amount of something, especially a liquid.
    • Could I have a spot of tea?
    • A spot of rain fell on the window.
    • There's a spot of paint on your shirt.
  4. A position or role in a group, team, or competition.
    • He is competing for a spot in the finals.
    • There are only two spots left in the class.
    • She earned a spot on the school basketball team.
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