spot

US /spɑt/

UK /spɒt/

A2

noun

  • A certain place or area
  • A difficult time; awkward situation
  • Place or ranking on a list
  • A small amount of (substance help hard work etc.)
  • Mark caused by a drop of liquid, food, etc.

verb

  • To see someone or something by chance

Examples

(often figurative) From his angry reply it was obvious that I had touched a sensitive spot.

(often figurative) I have a blind spot where jazz is concerned