spotted
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.to have seen or noticed something, especially something that was difficult to find.
v.the past tense and past participle of 'spot', meaning to detect or identify something visually, often requiring effort or attention.
Simple“The eagle spotted a small rabbit moving in the grass far below.”
In context“The security guard spotted a discrepancy in the visitor logs that had been overlooked by the morning shift supervisor.”
Antonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.having a pattern of small, round marks or dots on a surface.
adj.marked with or characterized by a pattern of spots; often used in biological descriptions of flora and fauna.
Simple“She wore a red and white spotted dress to the summer party.”
In context“The researcher identified the species by the unique spotted pattern on its wings, which serves as camouflage against the forest floor.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.marked with dirty marks or stains.
adj.marked with discolourations or stains; often implies a lack of cleanliness or a damaged finish.
Simple“The old mirror was so spotted with age that he could barely see his face.”
In context“The antique documents were badly spotted with mildew, requiring delicate restoration work before they could be displayed to the public.”