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Synonyms for spot

Grouped by meaning, so you pick the word that fits what you mean. See the full definition of spot.

noun · a point located with respect to surface features of some region

“this is a nice place for a picnic”

topographic pointplace

noun · an outstanding characteristic

“his acting was one of the high points of the movie”

noun · a blemish made by dirt

“he had a smudge on his cheek”

noun · a small contrasting part of something

“a bald spot”

noun · a slight attack of illness

“he has a touch of rheumatism”

noun · a small piece or quantity of something

“a spot of tea”

noun · a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

noun · a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

noun · an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

“he made a huge blot on his copybook”

noun · a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

“finds himself in a most awkward predicament”

verb · catch sight of

verb · detect with the senses

“The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards”

verb · mar or impair with a flaw

“her face was blemished”

verb · make a spot or mark onto

“The wine spotted the tablecloth”