spotted
Pronunciation:
/ˈspɒtɨd//ˈspɑtɪ̈d/verb
Definitions
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.
adjective
Definitions
Discoloured by spots; stained.
(no comparative or superlative) Characterized by spots (used especially of animals and plants).
Example: the spotted hyena