Dictionary entry details
• SPOT (noun)
Meaning:
A point located with respect to surface features of some region
Classified under:
Nouns denoting spatial position
Synonyms:
place; spot; topographic point
Context example:
this is a nice place for a picnic
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
point (the precise location of something; a spatially limited location)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "spot"):
scour (a place that is scoured (especially by running water))
service area (place on a highway providing garage services and eating and toilet facilities)
showplace (a place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty)
solitude (a solitary place)
stop (a spot where something halts or pauses)
target; target area (the location of the target that is to be hit)
pool; puddle (something resembling a pool of liquid)
mock sun; parhelion; sundog (a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals)
macula; sunspot (a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field)
facula (a large bright spot on the sun's photosphere occurring most frequently in the vicinity of sunspots)
facula (a bright spot on a planet)
rendezvous (a place where people meet)
crest; crown; peak; summit; tip; top (the top point of a mountain or hill)
overlook (a high place affording a good view)
grave; tomb (a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone))
junction (the place where two or more things come together)
birthplace; place of birth (the place where someone was born)
polling place; polling station (a place where voters go to cast their votes in an election)
end (one of two places from which people are communicating to each other)
hiding place (a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself))
heights; high (a high place)
hole-in-the-wall (a small unpretentious out-of-the-way place)
holy; holy place; sanctum (a sacred place of pilgrimage)
mecca (a place that attracts many visitors)
nesting place (a place suitable for nesting)
Meaning:
A short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
section; subdivision (a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical))
Meaning:
A blemish made by dirt
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Synonyms:
smirch; blot; daub; smudge; slur; smear; spot
Context example:
he had a smudge on his cheek
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
blemish; defect; mar (a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body))
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "spot"):
inkblot (a blot made with ink)
fingermark; fingerprint (a smudge made by a (dirty) finger)
blotch; splodge; splotch (an irregularly shaped spot)
Meaning:
A small contrasting part of something
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Synonyms:
dapple; speckle; maculation; patch; fleck; spot
Context examples:
a bald spot / a leopard's spots / a patch of clouds / patches of thin ice / a fleck of red
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
marking (a pattern of marks)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "spot"):
macula; macule (a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases)
plaque ((pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body)
fret; worn spot (a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion)
splash (a patch of bright color)
nebula ((pathology) a faint cloudy spot on the cornea)
pinpoint; speck (a very small spot)
Meaning:
A section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Context example:
they changed his spot on the program
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
section; subdivision (a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical))
Meaning:
An outstanding characteristic
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Synonyms:
spot; point
Context example:
his acting was one of the high points of the movie
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
characteristic (a distinguishing quality)
Meaning:
A business establishment for entertainment
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Context example:
night spot
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
business establishment; place of business (an establishment (a factory or an assembly plant or retail store or warehouse etc.) where business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or where services are rendered)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "spot"):
joint (a disreputable place of entertainment)
hot spot; hotspot (a lively entertainment spot)
clip joint (a place of entertainment where high prices are charged for poor entertainment)
cabaret; club; nightclub; nightspot (a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink)
Meaning:
A job in an organization
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Synonyms:
berth; post; billet; situation; position; office; spot; place
Context example:
he occupied a post in the treasury
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
business; job; line; line of work; occupation (the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "spot"):
magistracy; magistrature (the position of magistrate)
prefecture (the office of prefect)
prelacy; prelature (the office or station of a prelate)
premiership (the office of premier)
presidency; presidentship (the office and function of president)
primateship (the office of primate)
principalship (the post of principal)
priorship (the office of prior)
proconsulate; proconsulship (the position of proconsul)
proctorship (the position of proctor)
chair; professorship (the position of professor)
protectorship (the position of protector)
preceptorship (the position of preceptor)
precentorship (the position of precentor)
praetorship (the office of praetor)
managership (the position of manager)
manhood (the status of being a man)
marshalship (the post of marshall)
mastership (the position of master)
mayoralty (the position of mayor)
messiahship (the position of messiah)
moderatorship (the position of moderator)
overlordship (the position of overlord)
pastorate; pastorship (the position of pastor)
peasanthood (the state of being a peasant)
plum (a highly desirable position or assignment)
public office (a position concerning the people as a whole)
rabbinate (the office or function of a rabbi)
teachership (the position of teacher)
thaneship (the position of thane)
throne (the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions)
treasurership (the position of treasurer)
tribuneship (the position of tribune)
trusteeship (the position of trustee)
vice-presidency (the office and function of a vice president)
viceroyship (the position of viceroy)
viziership (the position of vizier)
wardenship (the position of warden)
wardership (the position of warder)
studentship (the position of student)
stewardship (the position of steward)
speakership (the position of speaker)
receivership (the office of a receiver)
rectorate; rectorship (the office or station of a rector)
regency (the office of a regent)
residency (the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship))
rulership (the position of ruler)
sainthood (the status and dignity of a saint)
secretaryship (the position of secretary)
feudal lordship; seigneury; seigniory (the position and authority of a feudal lord)
senatorship (the office of senator)
sinecure (an office that involves minimal duties)
solicitorship (the position of solicitor)
womanhood (the status of a woman)
academicianship (the position of member of an honorary academy)
chairmanship (the position of chairman)
chancellorship (the office of chancellor)
chaplaincy; chaplainship (the position of chaplain)
chieftaincy; chieftainship (the position of chieftain)
clerkship (the job of clerk)
commandership; commandery (the position or office of commander)
comptrollership (the position of comptroller)
consulship (the post of consul)
controllership (the position of controller)
councillorship; councilorship (the position of council member)
counsellorship; counselorship (the position of counselor)
cardinalship (the office of cardinal)
captaincy; captainship (the post of captain)
caliphate (the office of a caliph)
accountantship (the position of accountant)
admiralty (the office of admiral)
ambassadorship (the post of ambassador)
apostleship (the position of apostle)
apprenticeship (the position of apprentice)
associateship (the position of associate (as in an office or academy))
attorneyship (the position of attorney)
bailiffship (the office of bailiff)
baronetage (the state of a baronet)
bishopry; episcopate (the office and dignity of a bishop)
cadetship (the position of cadet)
curacy (the position of a curate)
curatorship (the position of curator)
hot seat (a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism)
incumbency (the office of an incumbent)
inspectorship (the office of inspector)
instructorship (the position of instructor)
internship (the position of a medical intern)
judgeship; judicature (the position of judge)
khanate (the position of a khan)
lectureship (the post of lecturer)
legateship; legation (the post or office of legate)
legislatorship (the office of legislator)
librarianship (the position of librarian)
lieutenancy (the position of a lieutenant)
headship (the position of headmaster or headmistress)
headship (the position of head)
custodianship (the position of custodian)
deanery; deanship (the position or office of a dean)
directorship (the position of a director of a business concern)
discipleship (the position of disciple)
editorship (the position of editor)
eldership (the office of elder)
emirate (the office of an emir)
fatherhood (the status of a father)
fatherhood (the status of a religious leader)
foremanship (the position of foreman)
generalcy; generalship (the office and authority of a general)
governorship (the office of governor)
Meaning:
A slight attack of illness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Synonyms:
touch; spot
Context example:
he has a touch of rheumatism
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
attack (a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition)
Meaning:
A small quantity
Classified under:
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure
Synonyms:
bit; spot
Context examples:
a spot of tea / a bit of paper
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
small indefinite amount; small indefinite quantity (an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude)
Domain region:
Britain; GB; Great Britain; U.K.; UK; United Kingdom; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland)
Meaning:
A mark on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Synonyms:
pip; spot
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
mark; marker; marking (a distinguishing symbol)
Holonyms ("spot" is a part of...):
playing card (one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games)
Meaning:
A lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
spotlight; spot
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
lamp (an artificial source of visible illumination)
Holonyms ("spot" is a member of...):
theater light (any of various lights used in a theater)
Meaning:
A playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Context example:
an eight spot
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
playing card (one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "spot"):
ten-spot (a spot (or playing card) with ten pips on the face)
six-spot (a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows six pips)
seven-spot (a spot with seven pips on the face)
nine-spot (a playing card with nine pips on the face)
four-spot (a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips)
five-spot (a playing card or a domino or a die whose upward face shows five pips)
eight-spot (a playing card with eight pips on the face)
Meaning:
An act that brings discredit to the person who does it
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Synonyms:
blot; smirch; smear; stain; spot
Context example:
he made a huge blot on his copybook
Hypernyms ("spot" is a kind of...):
error; fault; mistake (a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention)
• SPOT (verb)
Meaning:
Catch sight of
Classified under:
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling
Synonyms:
descry; espy; spot; spy
Hypernyms (to "spot" is one way to...):
sight (catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Meaning:
Mar or impair with a flaw
Classified under:
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging
Synonyms:
blemish; spot
Context example:
her face was blemished
Hypernyms (to "spot" is one way to...):
begrime; bemire; colly; dirty; grime; soil (make soiled, filthy, or dirty)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
Meaning:
Make a spot or mark onto
Classified under:
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging
Synonyms:
fleck; blob; blot; spot
Context example:
The wine spotted the tablecloth
Hypernyms (to "spot" is one way to...):
change surface (undergo or cause to undergo a change in the surface)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "spot"):
splotch (blotch or spot)
defile; maculate; stain; sully; tarnish (make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically)
bespeckle; speckle (mark with small spots)
bespatter; spatter (spot, splash, or soil)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
Meaning:
Become spotted
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Context example:
This dress spots quickly
Hypernyms (to "spot" is one way to...):
change (undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "spot"):
freckle (become freckled)
fox (become discolored with, or as if with, mildew spots)
Sentence frame:
Something ----s
Meaning:
Mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Context example:
spot the areas that one should clearly identify
Hypernyms (to "spot" is one way to...):
mark (make or leave a mark on)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "spot"):
cloud; dapple; mottle (colour with streaks or blotches of different shades)
freckle (mark with freckles)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
