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spot

212 1.0
A small round mark on a surface, for example on a card or dice
  • noun
  • /spɑt/
: mancha
  • I found a red spot on the white wall that needed to be painted over.
  • black spots
  • white spots
  • red spots

But even those pixels and those random dots and spots are made of emptiness.

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Examples

  • You can see three dark spots or marks, all in a row.

  • That's the spot right there.

  • Look how cool that is, a dark spot right in the middle.

  • I found another brown spot on my shoulder.

  • Okay, there's a spot right there.

  • This is a massive hormonal spot on my chin.

  • People agree that age spots have never been less noticeable.

  • "Goodbye, sweetheart!" Her tears left a spot on the lapel of his new coat.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Even with this precaution, there were often little spots of ink on the letter.

    Academic text (2011)
  • And behind the mountains, the dark spot that's chilly.

Synonyms

dot
vsspot
310 1.0

A very small round mark on a surface, like a speck of paint

is a more general small mark not only tiny or symbolic
stain
vsspot
230 1.4

A mark that makes something a different color and is hard to remove

is any small mark, not necessarily hard to remove or permanent
patch
vsspot
178 2.7

A small area that looks different from the area around it, like a spot of color

is the smaller rounded mark rather than an extended area
point
vsspot
154 1.0

A small dot that separates whole numbers from decimals

is broader, applying to marks on many surfaces and objects
smudge
vsspot
35 1.9

A dirty mark on something that makes it look untidy

is a neat small mark rather than a smeared dirty one
blemish
vsspot
22 3.9

A small mark that spoils the look of skin or an object

is any small mark, not focused on flaw or body surfaces
fleck
vsspot
18 4.3

A very small spot that stands out on a surface

is the typical small mark without being extremely tiny or fragment like
blot
vsspot
11 2.7

A small mark often made by ink or dirt

is more neutral, applying to any small mark not only ink ones
speckle
vsspot
3 3.4

A small spot of a different color on a surface

is a single small mark rather than many tiny marks
pip
vsspot
1 8.6

A small mark on things like dice or cards

is general and not limited to these specific items
specked
vsspot
1 3.2

Covered with many small spots like drops of paint

is a single mark, not a pattern covering the area
daub
vsspot
1 7.7

A small spot of dirt or sticky food on something

is a simple small mark, not a smeared or sticky application
tache
vsspot
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A small spot or stain on a surface

is the common small mark term used in everyday speech rather than this label
smirch
vsspot
  • Archaic
1 9.8

A dirty mark that spoils the look of clothing or fabric

is broader, covering marks that do not imply dirt or disgrace
maculation
vsspot
  • Specialized
1 9.8

A small spot that looks different from its background

is the everyday term for the same small mark without technical tone
mouche
vsspot
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A small spot on a surface showing an imperfection

is the modern everyday word rather than this archaic label
blotch of ink
vsspot
3.5

A dark patch of ink from a spill or a smudge

is the general small mark, not always irregular or liquid made

Antonyms

uniformity
  • Specialized
17 4.6

The state of being the same in all parts

4 2.6

How something works without pauses or problems

Idioms

131 2.8

Immediately at the exact place where something happens, often needing a quick response

spot on
  • UK
62 4.4

Exactly right about a fact or idea

to hit the spot
  • Informal
16 5.1

To meet a need exactly, especially hunger or thirst

in a tight spot
  • Informal
9 4.2

In a difficult situation that is hard to get out of

A small problem that causes worry and needs help

Compounds

39 1.0

A marked place to leave a car for a short time

soft spot
  • Informal
31 3.6

A strong liking for someone or something

sweet spot
  • Informal
27 4.4

The best point where something works well

26 2.7

A part that others can easily attack or use against someone

hot spot
  • Specialized
21 3.9

A part that is much hotter than the area around it

14 3.7

A popular place where people go to have fun at night

blind spot
  • Informal
11 5.3

An area a person does not notice or understand that causes bad decisions

10 2.3

A place people visit for rest and fun

hot spot
  • Literature
9 5.6

A place where political unrest may lead to violence

soft spot
  • Informal
9 4.4

A weak part of a person, thing, or system that can be easily harmed

7 3.7

A place where problems or fighting happen often

6 3.6

A short surprise test to see if work meets standards

6 1.5

A place that many people like to visit

5 4.5

Happening immediately at the place where something is happening

5 4.8

A small brown patch on older people's skin caused by sun or aging

spot price
  • Specialized
3 6.4

Current price of things like oil or gold for immediate delivery

black spot
  • Informal
3 5.3

An area people see as a weakness or cause of problems

2 4.8

A small problem that causes some trouble

spot market
  • Specialized
2 5.1

A place where people buy and sell things like oil or currency to be delivered right away

hot spot
  • Texting
2 3.2

A place or device that gives wireless internet to nearby devices

soft spot
  • Specialized
2 6.1

A soft area on a baby's head where the skull bones have not joined

gathering spot
  • Informal
2 2.5

A place where people meet regularly to talk and spend time together

2 2.4

A place in an area that local people like to visit

1 8.1

A playing card with ten spots on its face

1 4.3

The most interesting or memorable part of an event

spot welding
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A way to join metal sheets by melting small points with heat and pressure using electricity for example in cars

blind spot
  • Specialized
1 4.8

A small area in the eye where the optic nerve enters and you cannot see

1 3.8

A place at the side of a road where cars can stop briefly

spot weld
  • Specialized
1 5.6

A small join that connects two metal pieces using heat and pressure

1 4.4

A place on a surface where the material is thin from being used a lot

five-spot
  • Slang
1 7.8

A paper bill worth five dollars in the United States

1 2.3

A quiet place to sit and read, like by a window or in a park

1 4.9

A payment of money you give immediately when you buy something

spot-welding
  • Specialized
1 5.4

A way of joining metal pieces by making small hot spots that melt them together

spot-weld
  • Specialized
1 6.6

A small metal join made by heating and pressing two pieces together at one point

beauty spot
  • Archaic
1 6.1

A small dark mark people put on their face to look fashionable

1 6.0

A person who joins metal sheets by using electricity to heat small points

cleanup spot
  • Jargon
1 6.7

A fourth batter in the batting order, usually the strong hitter who tries to make runners score

A wider part of a road where cars can pull over

A decision made immediately with no planning

black spot
  • Specialized
1 6.5

A plant disease that makes small black spots on leaves and stems

1 7.3

A very good place to be for a special reason, like a seat by a window

1 8.8

A die or domino face that shows one dot

1 7.7

A game piece like a card or die that shows five spots

1 8.8

A playing card in a deck that shows seven dots

spot pass
  • Jargon
1 5.7

A throw that aims the ball at a planned place for the receiver to catch

yellow spot
  • Specialized
1 7.3

A small yellow area at the back of the eye that gives clear central vision

1 9.9

A small California wildflower with white petals each showing a dark purple spot

divey spot
  • Informal
9.9

A cheap, slightly shabby bar or restaurant liked for its relaxed, fun atmosphere

A playing card with eight small symbols on its face

8.1

A playing card, domino, or die with four dots on it

halo spot
  • Specialized
9.4

A disease of bean leaves that makes pale spots with light rings

6.7

A playing card with nine small dots, like the nine of hearts

no-no spot
  • Informal
9.6

A place where something is not allowed

plague spot
  • Archaic
9.9

A dark, painful skin spot that shows a person has the plague

6.3

A card, domino or die face that shows six spots

spot jamming
  • Specialized
9.5

A deliberate block of one radio frequency to stop communications

A person who joins metal parts by heating small points to melt them together

A shady place to rest and stay cool

yellow spot fungus
  • Australian
8.4

A fungus that makes yellow spots on sugarcane leaves and harms the crop

A plant disease that causes yellow spots on leaves

How Big

blotch
10 3.9
patch
178 2.7
spot
212 1.0
dot
310 1.0
speck
70 1.3

Surface Forms

spot singular
spots plural

Etymology

Spot originally meant a little 'mark', so the small round marks on cards or dice are called spots because they are tiny marks. That's why a 'seven spot' simply names the card or die face with seven marks.