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Definition spot in American English

spot verb

[transitive] verb
/spɑt/
1

to notice someone or something

Example

Hugh was spotted by local police and had to leave quickly.

Example

Mara spotted the book she gave Ed for his birthday in the trash.

Example

The boys had been spotted buying alcohol.

Synonyms and related words
see make out spot notice recognize observe
1.1

to notice that someone has a special ability that can be developed

Example

She was spotted singing in bars when she was 18.

Example

An effective teacher can spot a child's potential.

Synonyms and related words
notice recognize observe
2

to watch someone doing a sports activity such as weight training or gymnastics in order to help them, and to make sure that they do not get injured

Synonyms and related words
coach coach coaching
3

in sports, to give an advantage to someone who you are playing against, usually because they are not as good as you

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blank block bobble
Definition spot in American English

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