spots
Pronunciation: [spɑts]
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.
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He did not spot any good players during the tryouts.
Example
Did the coach spot anyone who could help the team?