spotted
Translation
to spot, to notice, to see, to identify
Examples
I spotted my friend in the crowd.
I spotted my friend in the crowd.
A spotted dog ran past us.
A spotted dog ran past us.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to notice or see (sb./sth.) I spotted my friend in the crowd.
Similar Words
Synonyms: see, notice, detect, identify
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'spot' (a mark or place). To 'spot' something is to mentally mark it as found.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are looking for something and when you find it, you put a mental 'spot' on it.