B2verblanguage
US/spɑːt/
UK/spɒt/
to notice or see something, especially when it is hard to see
In context
Can you spot the mistake in this sentence?
I spotted my old teacher in the crowd at the night market.
A fan spotted the singer at the airport and posted a photo online.
Words that go with spot
verb + noun
- spot the differenceThe two photos look the same, but can you spot the difference?
- spot a mistakeMy editor spotted a mistake on the first page.
- spot an opportunityShe spotted an opportunity to sell homemade snacks online.
adverb + verb
- easily spotYou can easily spot tourists by their big maps.
- quickly spotGood teachers quickly spot when a student is struggling.