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spotted

/ˈspɒtɨd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Marked with spots or patches of a different color.

    - "The leopard is a spotted animal."
    - "The Dalmatian dog is covered in spotted fur."
  • verb

    2. To notice or discover something.

    - "I spotted a mistake in the report."
    - "The police spotted the suspect in the crowd."

Synonyms

blotched , blotchy , spotty , stained
Rhymes
Words rhyming with spotted
noted , plotted , potted , spotted
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins
  1. Spot (English) : A small mark or stain on a surface.

  2. Spot (English) : A place or area.

  3. Spot (English) : To aim and hit a target.


Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Spot () : A small mark or stain on a surface.

  2. Spot () : A place or area.

  3. Spot () : To aim and hit a target.


Variants
List of all variants of spotted that leads to same result
spotted , spot , spots , spottable , spotting , spotted alfalfa aphid , spotted alfalfa aphids , spotted cucumber beetle , spotted cucumber beetles , spotted dick , spotted dicks , spotted dog , spotted fever , spotted fevers , spotted hyena , spotted hyenas , spotted knapweed , spotted owl , spotted owls , spotted salamander , spotted salamanders
Forms
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spottedly, more spotted, most spotted


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'spottan' means 'to speckle' or 'to cover with spots'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'spotted' is often used to describe the pattern on certain types of animals, such as leopards, Dalmatians, and some types of fish.

  2. The term 'spotted chords' in music refers to specific chords that are marked in a score or chart.

  3. The word 'spotted' is derived from the Old English word 'spottan', which means 'to speckle' or 'to cover with spots'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Camouflage: A method of disguising oneself or an object to blend in with the surrounding environment.

  2. Melanin: A pigment responsible for the color of skin, hair, and eyes in animals and humans.


Culture
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In literature, 'spotted' animals are often used as symbols of individuality and uniqueness. In art, spotted patterns are commonly used in camouflage and in decorative designs. In music, the term 'spotted chords' is used to indicate specific chords in a musical composition.

How to Memorize "spotted"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a leopard or a Dalmatian dog to help remember the meaning of 'spotted' as an adjective.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'spotted' with the idea of individuality and uniqueness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Silly Pig Spots' to remember the homophones of 'spotted': Spot (animal), Spot (place), and Spot (aim).


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