noun
plural spots
[count] a small area of a surface that is different from other areas
a small amount of a substance that is on something
a small mark or lump on your skin, on the surface of a plant, etc.
d Brit :pimple
a particular space or area :place
a particular position in a competition, organization, program, etc.
an appearance on a television or radio program
a short announcement or advertisement on television or radio
a difficult or embarrassing position or situation - usually singular
Brit :a small amount of something
a leopard can't change its spots
hit the spot
informal of food or drink :to be very enjoyable or satisfying
knock spots off
Brit informal :to be much better than (someone or something)
on the spot
right away at the place that has been mentioned :immediately
at the place where something is happening
in a difficult or dangerous position or situation
Brit :in the same location without moving forward or backward
verb
spots; spotted; spotting
[+ obj] not used in progressive tenses :to see or notice (someone or something that is difficult to see or find)
US
to give (an opponent) a specified advantage at the beginning of a race, game, etc., in order to make a competition more even
b informal :to lend (someone) a small amount of money
American football :to put (the football) at the appropriate place on the field in preparation for the next play
to mark (something) with spots
usually used as (be) spotted with
adjective
always used before a noun
finance :relating to goods or shares that are paid for and delivered immediately instead of at a future time
US