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spot

/spɒt/
noun
  1. A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.

    "The leopard is noted for the spots of color in its fur."

  2. A stain or disfiguring mark.

    "I have tried everything, and I can’t get this spot out."

  3. A pimple, papule or pustule.

    "I think she's got chicken pox; she's covered in spots."

verb
  1. To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.

    "Try to spot the differences between these two pictures."

  2. To loan a small amount of money to someone.

    "I’ll spot you ten dollars for lunch."

  3. To stain; to leave a spot (on).

    "Hard water will spot if it is left on a surface."

adjective
  1. Available on the spot; for immediate payment or delivery.

    "spot wheat; spot cash; a spot contract"

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