Synonyms for

Spot

Noun / spɑ:t / Another word for spot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small round mark or stain, typically one that is different in color from its surroundings

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

location site position place

Informal

place point bit area

Literary

stead locale nook

Antonyms

blank plain unmarked clear empty obscure

Common collocations

  • spot on
  • in the spot
  • spot check
  • hot spot
  • spot of bother
  • take the spot
  • spot of tea
  • spot news

Word family

noun spot
verb spot
adjective spotty

Usage note

As a noun, 'spot' can refer to a physical location or a small mark. As a verb, it means to see or notice something, often suddenly.

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Example sentences

  1. I saw a spot on my shirt.
  2. The leopard has spots on its coat.
  3. Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?
  4. The dog likes to spot squirrels in the park.
  5. I put a spot of ketchup on my hot dog.

Quotes

  • I'm not a spot remover. I'm a singer. - Diana Ross
  • The spot where optimism most flourishes is the lunatic asylum. - Havelock Ellis
  • The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. - Oscar Wilde

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