noun

spots

Translation

spots, marks, places, zits

Examples

A leopard has black spots.

We found some nice spots for a picnic.

He has a few spots on his face.

He has a few zits on his face.

Grammar Patterns

spots on ((sth.)) marks on a surface There are some spots on your shirt.

to have spots to have pimples/zits I hate having spots before a party.

Similar Words

Synonyms: dots, marks, zits, places, locations

Etymology

From Middle English 'spot' or Dutch 'spotte', meaning a patch or stain.

Memory Tips

Think of a Dalmatian dog covered in black 'spots' (dots). Or 'X marks the spot' for a location. In the US, teenagers worry about getting 'zits' (spots).