spot meaning
spot :
place, mark
noun
▪ There is a spot on the shirt.
▪ There is a mark on the shirt.
▪ This is a nice spot for a picnic.
▪ This is a nice place for a picnic.
paraphrasing
▪ stain – mark
▪ location – place
spot :
notice, see
verb
▪ She spotted her friend in the crowd.
▪ She noticed her friend in the crowd.
▪ Can you spot the difference?
▪ Can you see the difference?
paraphrasing
▪ detect – notice
▪ observe – see
▪ identify – notice
▪ locate – find
Pronunciation
spot [spɒt]
The stress is on the whole word and sounds like 'spot'.
Common phrases and grammar about spot
spot - Common meaning
noun
place, mark
verb
notice, see
Part of Speech Changes for "spot"
▪ spotted (adjective) – marked with spots
▪ spotting (noun) – the act of noticing
Common Expressions with "spot"
▪ find a spot – find a place
▪ spot a mistake – notice a mistake
▪ spot the difference – see the difference
▪ on the spot – immediately
Important examples of spot in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, spot is often used to mean a place or to notice something.
Example of a confusing word: stain (a mark)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Spot is used as both a noun and a verb, so questions may ask to identify its use in context.
spot
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
on the spot
'immediately', used to describe something done right away.
hit the spot
means 'to be exactly right', often used for food or drinks.
Differences between similar words and spot
spot
,
stain
differences
Spot is used for a small mark or area, while stain often refers to a mark that is difficult to remove.
spot
,
detect
differences
Spot means to notice something quickly, while detect often implies finding something hidden or not obvious.
Words with the same origin as spot
The origin of spot
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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