/spɒt/

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Meaning

A small round mark, or a particular place.

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Word origin

From Middle English spotte, meaning a small mark or stain.

Origin
Middle English
Root
spotte

Grammar

Gender
Pluralspots

Examples

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Here "spot" means a small round mark.

picnic.

Here "spot" means a particular place.

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"Spots" is the plural of "spot".

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 8: spot, note, sake and 7 more words.