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A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.

Example: The leopard is noted for the spots of color in its fur.

A stain or disfiguring mark.

Example: I have tried everything, and I can’t get this spot out.

A pimple, papule or pustule.

Example: I think she's got chicken pox; she's covered in spots.

A small, unspecified amount or quantity.

Example: Would you like to come round on Sunday for a spot of lunch?

To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.

Example: Try to spot the differences between these two pictures.

To loan a small amount of money to someone.

Example: I’ll spot you ten dollars for lunch.

To stain; to leave a spot (on).

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

To remove, or attempt to remove, a stain.

Example: I spotted the carpet where the child dropped spaghetti.

Available on the spot; for immediate payment or delivery.

Example: spot wheat; spot cash; a spot contract