Meaning & Definition of word "Spotted"
Spotted
/ˈspɒtɪd/
verb:
- 1. Past tense of 'spot', meaning to see or notice someone or something.
- Example: I spotted a rare bird in the garden this morning.
- 2. To identify or detect something.
- Example: He spotted the error in the report just before submitting it.
adjective:
- 1. Having spots or marks; dotted.
- Example: The spotted puppy had a unique and adorable appearance.
- 2. Characterized by or exhibiting spots.
- Example: She wore a beautiful spotted dress to the party.
Etymology
●Middle English 'spottid', from the word 'spot'
Common Phrases and Expressions
spot on:
exactly right or accurate.
spot the difference:
a game or activity where one must identify differences between two similar images.
spot check:
a brief examination or inspection of a small part of something.
Related Words
spot:
a small mark or stain.
spottedness:
the quality of being spotted.
Slang Meanings of spotted
Meaning: to see or notice something or someone.
● Example Sentence: I spotted him at the café across the street.
Meaning: to identify a target or objective.
● Example Sentence: I need to spot the best times to book a flight.