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spots

Pronunciation: [spɑts]

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Learn how to use spots in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “appearance”

(noun) small, round marks that are different in color from the surface around them. Think about how a ladybug has little black spots on its red body; those are tiny marks that stand out.

Example

The dalmatian has many black spots all over its white fur.

Example

There were no spots on that clean table; it was perfectly smooth.

Example

Can you see the yellow spots on the butterfly’s wings?

Context: “location”

(noun) specific areas or places. This can be about a favorite spot to play or where things happen, like where we sit in class.

Example

We found a nice spot at the park to have our picnic.

Example

There’s no good spot to park the car here.

Example

What is your favorite spot to visit in the city?

Context: “identify”

(verb) to notice or see something. When you are trying to find something in a busy room and you finally see it, that’s spotting.

Example

I spotted my friend in the crowd at the concert.

Example

I didn’t spot any errors in my homework last night.

Example

Can you spot the difference between the two pictures?

Context: “target”

(verb) to choose or identify a person for a specific purpose, often in sports. Like when a coach selects a player for a special role.

Example

The coach spotted talent in the young player during practice.

Example

He did not spot any good players during the tryouts.

Example

Did the coach spot anyone who could help the team?

How to pronounce spots

Pronunciation: [spɑts]

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