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spotted

The correct spelling is spotted.

How to pronounce spotted

verb

IPA: /ˈspɒtɨd/

Say it like: Spo-tte-d

The correct spelling is spotted. To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify. For example: "Try to spot the differences between these two pictures."

Usage Examples

Try to spot the differences between these two pictures.

I’ll spot you ten dollars for lunch.

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

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.
  2. 2.To loan a small amount of money to someone.
  3. 3.To stain; to leave a spot (on).
  4. 4.To remove, or attempt to remove, a stain.
  5. 5.To retouch a photograph on film to remove minor flaws.

adjective

  1. 1.Discoloured by spots; stained.
  2. 2.(no comparative or superlative) Characterized by spots (used especially of animals and plants).

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