spot
|spot|
B1
🇺🇸
/spɑt/
🇬🇧
/spɒt/
mark or place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spot' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'spotte', where 'spot' meant 'a mark or stain'.
Historical Evolution
'spotte' transformed into the modern English word 'spot'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a mark or stain', but over time it evolved to include meanings like 'a place' and 'to notice'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small round or roundish mark, differing in color or texture from the surface around it.
The leopard has black spots on its fur.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Noun 2
a particular place or point.
This is a nice spot for a picnic.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35