spot
A small round mark on something that is a different color from the rest.
A small, usually round area that is different in color or texture from the surface around it.
A specific place or position.
A particular point or area, especially one that is identifiable or chosen for a purpose.
To see or notice something quickly or from far away.
To notice or recognize something, especially when it is difficult to see or you were not expecting it.
An open place or chance for someone in something.
An available place, role, or opportunity, especially in an event, team, or schedule.
A small red mark on your skin, like a pimple.
A small raised mark on the skin, often caused by acne or infection.
- Base: spot
- Plural: spot, spots
- Base: spot
- 3rd Person Singular: spots
- Present Participle: spotting
- Past: spotted
- Irregular present participle: spotting Verb
- Irregular past: spotted Verb
hit the spot
1to be exactly what is needed or wanted
To be exactly right for what you want, especially food or drink.
- That cold drink really hit the spot after my run.
- A nap would hit the spot right now.
on the spot
1immediately and at that place
Right away and at that place.
- The manager asked me to make a decision on the spot.
- She was hired on the spot after the interview.
put someone on the spot
1make someone feel pressured publicly
To make someone answer quickly without time to prepare, often in front of others.
- The reporter put the politician on the spot with that question.
- I hate when teachers put me on the spot during class.
in a tight spot
1in a difficult situation
In trouble or in a hard situation with few choices.
- I was in a tight spot when I lost my wallet overseas.
- They found themselves in a tight spot after missing the deadline.
in a tight spot
2in a difficult situation
In a hard situation with few choices to solve it.
- I was in a tight spot when I lost my wallet in a foreign city.
- She found herself in a tight spot after missing the deadline.
soft spot for [someone/something]
1Special affection for someone/something
To like someone or something very much, often more than others.
- I have a soft spot for old movies from the 80s.
- I’ve always had a soft spot for old movies.
- She’s tough at work but has a soft spot for her cat.
- She has a soft spot for stray cats.