adjective
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characterized by spots or marks, esp in having a pattern of spots
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stained or blemished; soiled or bespattered
Other Word Forms
- spottedly adverb
- spottedness noun
Etymology
Origin of spotted
Example Sentences
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The cast and crew were spotted in areas like Castlegate, Riverside, and Green Dragon Yard, causing much excitement from residents and businesses.
From BBC
When Raul spotted me at day’s end, pink bandanna tied around my neck, he laughed.
From Los Angeles Times
Police arrested the couple on Thursday after casino staff spotted a camera on the 36-year-old woman's shirt, New South Wales state police said in a statement.
From Barron's
Despite his towering frame, you might not always have spotted him.
From BBC
She then went to visit another resident on the park, who spotted that Alison's home was also ablaze.
From BBC
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