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a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part<in summer the white coat of the snow leopard is studded with brownish black spots>Synonymsblotch, dapple, dot, eyespot, fleck, mottle, patch, point, speck, speckle, splotchRelated Wordsbirthmark, freckle, mole; blot, mark, smear, smudge, stain; spatter, splash
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a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape<we're in a bit of a spot right now>— see predicament
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a mark of guilt or disgrace<scandalous conduct that will forever be a spot upon the family name>— see stain 1
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a very small amount<had only a spot of stew for dinner, as he wasn't very hungry>— see particle 1
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the area or space occupied by or intended for something<the cat took my spot on the couch as soon as I stood up>— see place 1
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