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A location; a locale.
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A mark on a surface differing sharply in color from its surroundings.
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A place of relatively small and definite limits.
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A point of interest: There are a lot of spots to visit in the old city.
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idiom
In spots Now and then; here and there; occasionally.
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On the spot At the scene of action.
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On the spot Under pressure or attention; in a pressed position.
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On the spot Without delay; at once.
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verb-transitive
Informal To lend: Can you spot me $25 until payday?.
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Sports To act as a spotter for (a gymnast, for example).
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Sports To yield a favorable scoring margin to: spotted their opponents 11 points.
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To cause a spot or spots to appear on, especially:.
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To decorate with spots; dot.
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adjective
Involving random or selective instances or actions: a spot investigation.
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Made, paid, or delivered immediately: a spot sale.
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Of, relating to, or being a market in which payment or delivery is immediate: the spot market in oil.
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Presented between major radio or television programs: a spot announcement.
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Being, originating, or done on the spot or in or for a particular spot.
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verb-intransitive
To become marked with spots.
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To cause a discoloration or make a stain.
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To locate targets from the air during combat or training missions.
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