spot
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1. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | error, fault, mistake, |
| definition | : | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention (noun.act) |
2. a job in an organization (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | academicianship, |
| definition | : | the position of member of an honorary academy (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | accountantship, |
| definition | : | the position of accountant (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | admiralty, |
| definition | : | the office of admiral (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | apostleship, |
| definition | : | the position of apostle (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | apprenticeship, |
| definition | : | the position of apprentice (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | associateship, |
| definition | : | the position of associate (as in an office or academy) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | attorneyship, |
| definition | : | the position of attorney (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | bailiffship, |
| definition | : | the office of bailiff (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | baronetage, |
| definition | : | the state of a baronet (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | cadetship, |
| definition | : | the position of cadet (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | caliphate, |
| definition | : | the office of a caliph (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | cardinalship, |
| definition | : | the office of cardinal (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | chairmanship, |
| definition | : | the position of chairman (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | chancellorship, |
| definition | : | the office of chancellor (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | clerkship, |
| definition | : | the job of clerk (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | consulship, |
| definition | : | the post of consul (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | controllership, |
| definition | : | the position of controller (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | curacy, |
| definition | : | the position of a curate (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | curatorship, |
| definition | : | the position of curator (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | custodianship, |
| definition | : | the position of custodian (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | deanery, deanship, |
| definition | : | the position or office of a dean (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | directorship, |
| definition | : | the position of a director of a business concern (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | discipleship, |
| definition | : | the position of disciple (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | editorship, |
| definition | : | the position of editor (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | eldership, |
| definition | : | the office of elder (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | emirate, |
| definition | : | the office of an emir (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | fatherhood, |
| definition | : | the status of a father (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | fatherhood, |
| definition | : | the status of a religious leader (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | foremanship, |
| definition | : | the position of foreman (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | governorship, |
| definition | : | the office of governor (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | headship, |
| definition | : | the position of head (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | headship, |
| definition | : | the position of headmaster or headmistress (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | hot seat, |
| definition | : | a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | incumbency, |
| definition | : | the office of an incumbent (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | inspectorship, |
| definition | : | the office of inspector (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | instructorship, |
| definition | : | the position of instructor (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | internship, |
| definition | : | the position of a medical intern (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | khanate, |
| definition | : | the position of a khan (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | lectureship, |
| definition | : | the post of lecturer (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | legislatorship, |
| definition | : | the office of legislator (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | librarianship, |
| definition | : | the position of librarian (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | lieutenancy, |
| definition | : | the position of a lieutenant (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | managership, |
| definition | : | the position of manager (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | manhood, |
| definition | : | the status of being a man (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | marshalship, |
| definition | : | the post of marshall (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | mastership, |
| definition | : | the position of master (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | mayoralty, |
| definition | : | the position of mayor (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | messiahship, |
| definition | : | the position of messiah (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | moderatorship, |
| definition | : | the position of moderator (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | overlordship, |
| definition | : | the position of overlord (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | peasanthood, |
| definition | : | the state of being a peasant (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | plum, |
| definition | : | a highly desirable position or assignment (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | praetorship, |
| definition | : | the office of praetor (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | precentorship, |
| definition | : | the position of precentor (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | preceptorship, |
| definition | : | the position of preceptor (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | prefecture, |
| definition | : | the office of prefect (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | prelacy, prelature, |
| definition | : | the office or station of a prelate (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | premiership, |
| definition | : | the office of premier (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | primateship, |
| definition | : | the office of primate (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | principalship, |
| definition | : | the post of principal (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | priorship, |
| definition | : | the office of prior (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | proctorship, |
| definition | : | the position of proctor (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | protectorship, |
| definition | : | the position of protector (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | public office, |
| definition | : | a position concerning the people as a whole (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | rabbinate, |
| definition | : | the office or function of a rabbi (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | receivership, |
| definition | : | the office of a receiver (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | regency, |
| definition | : | the office of a regent (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | residency, |
| definition | : | the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | rulership, |
| definition | : | the position of ruler (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | sainthood, |
| definition | : | the status and dignity of a saint (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | secretaryship, |
| definition | : | the position of secretary (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | senatorship, |
| definition | : | the office of senator (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | sinecure, |
| definition | : | an office that involves minimal duties (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | solicitorship, |
| definition | : | the position of solicitor (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | speakership, |
| definition | : | the position of Speaker (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | stewardship, |
| definition | : | the position of steward (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | studentship, |
| definition | : | the position of student (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | teachership, |
| definition | : | the position of teacher (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | thaneship, |
| definition | : | the position of thane (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | throne, |
| definition | : | the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | treasurership, |
| definition | : | the position of treasurer (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | tribuneship, |
| definition | : | the position of tribune (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | trusteeship, |
| definition | : | the position of trustee (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | vice-presidency, |
| definition | : | the office and function of a vice president (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | viceroyship, |
| definition | : | the position of viceroy (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | viziership, |
| definition | : | the position of vizier (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | wardenship, |
| definition | : | the position of warden (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | wardership, |
| definition | : | the position of warder (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | womanhood, |
| definition | : | the status of a woman (noun.act) |
3. a business establishment for entertainment (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | business establishment, place of business, |
| definition | : | an establishment (a factory or an assembly plant or retail store or warehouse etc.) where business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or where services are rendered (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cabaret, club, night club, nightclub, nightspot, |
| definition | : | a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | clip joint, |
| definition | : | a place of entertainment where high prices are charged for poor entertainment (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hot spot, hotspot, |
| definition | : | a lively entertainment spot (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | joint, |
| definition | : | a disreputable place of entertainment (noun.artifact) |
4. a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | playing card, |
| definition | : | one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | eight, eight-spot, |
| definition | : | one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | five, five-spot, |
| definition | : | a playing card or a domino or a die whose upward face shows five pips (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | four, four-spot, |
| definition | : | a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | nine, nine-spot, |
| definition | : | one of four playing cards in a deck with nine pips on the face (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | seven, seven-spot, |
| definition | : | one of four playing cards in a deck with seven pips on the face (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | six, six-spot, |
| definition | : | a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows six pips (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | ten, ten-spot, |
| definition | : | one of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face (noun.artifact) |
5. a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | lamp, |
| definition | : | an artificial source of visible illumination (noun.artifact) |
| member meronym | : | theater light, |
| definition | : | any of various lights used in a theater (noun.artifact) |
6. a small contrasting part of something (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | marking, |
| definition | : | a pattern of marks (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | pinpoint, speck, |
| definition | : | a very small spot (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | nebula, |
| definition | : | (pathology) a faint cloudy spot on the cornea (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | splash, |
| definition | : | a patch of bright color (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | fret, worn spot, |
| definition | : | a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | plaque, |
| definition | : | (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | macula, macule, |
| definition | : | a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | mock sun, parhelion, sundog, |
| definition | : | a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals (noun.phenomenon) |
| hyponym | : | macula, sunspot, |
| definition | : | a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field (noun.phenomenon) |
| hyponym | : | facula, |
| definition | : | a large bright spot on the sun's photosphere occurring most frequently in the vicinity of sunspots (noun.phenomenon) |
| hyponym | : | facula, |
| definition | : | a bright spot on a planet (noun.phenomenon) |
7. a blemish made by dirt (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | blemish, defect, mar, |
| definition | : | a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | inkblot, |
| definition | : | a blot made with ink (noun.attribute) |
8. an outstanding characteristic (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | characteristic, |
| definition | : | a distinguishing quality (noun.attribute) |
9. a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance (noun.communication)
10. a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | mark, marker, marking, |
| definition | : | a distinguishing symbol (noun.communication) |
| part meronym | : | playing card, |
| definition | : | one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games (noun.artifact) |
11. a point located with respect to surface features of some region (noun.location)
| hypernym | : | point, |
| definition | : | the precise location of something; a spatially limited location (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | grave, tomb, |
| definition | : | a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | junction, |
| definition | : | the place where two or more things come together (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | end, |
| definition | : | one of two places from which people are communicating to each other (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | hiding place, |
| definition | : | a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself) (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | heights, high, |
| definition | : | a high place (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | hole-in-the-wall, |
| definition | : | a small unpretentious out-of-the-way place (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | mecca, |
| definition | : | a place that attracts many visitors (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | nesting place, |
| definition | : | a place suitable for nesting (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | overlook, |
| definition | : | a high place affording a good view (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | crest, crown, peak, summit, tip, top, |
| definition | : | the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | rendezvous, |
| definition | : | a place where people meet (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | scour, |
| definition | : | a place that is scoured (especially by running water) (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | service area, |
| definition | : | place on a highway providing garage services and eating and toilet facilities (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | showplace, |
| definition | : | a place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | solitude, |
| definition | : | a solitary place (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | stop, |
| definition | : | a spot where something halts or pauses (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | target, target area, |
| definition | : | the location of the target that is to be hit (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | pool, puddle, |
| definition | : | something resembling a pool of liquid (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | zone, |
| definition | : | a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features (noun.location) |
12. a small piece or quantity of something (noun.quantity)
13. a slight attack of illness (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | attack, |
| definition | : | a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition (noun.state) |
14. mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | mark, |
| definition | : | make or leave a mark on (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | freckle, |
| definition | : | mark with freckles (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | cloud, dapple, mottle, |
| definition | : | colour with streaks or blotches of different shades (verb.change) |
15. become spotted (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | change, |
| definition | : | undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | freckle, |
| definition | : | become freckled (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | fox, |
| definition | : | become discolored with, or as if with, mildew spots (verb.change) |
16. make a spot or mark onto (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | change surface, |
| definition | : | undergo or cause to undergo a change in the surface (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | splotch, |
| definition | : | blotch or spot (verb.contact) |
| verb group | : | stain, |
| definition | : | produce or leave stains (verb.change) |
17. mar or impair with a flaw (verb.contact)
18. catch sight of (verb.perception)
| hypernym | : | sight, spy, |
| definition | : | catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes (verb.perception) |
19. detect with the senses (verb.perception)
| hyponym | : | resolve, |
| definition | : | make clearly visible (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | discriminate, |
| definition | : | distinguish (verb.perception) |
| entail | : | comprehend, perceive, |
| definition | : | to become aware of through the senses (verb.perception) |
20. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it (noun.act)
21. a job in an organization (noun.act)
| derivation | : | function, officiate, |
| definition | : | perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | locate, place, site, |
| definition | : | assign a location to (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | post, |
| definition | : | assign to a post; put into a post (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | place, |
| definition | : | assign to (a job or a home) (verb.social) |
22. a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | spotlight, |
| definition | : | illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater (verb.change) |
23. a small contrasting part of something (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | spot, |
| definition | : | mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | cloud, dapple, mottle, |
| definition | : | colour with streaks or blotches of different shades (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | blob, blot, fleck, spot, |
| definition | : | make a spot or mark onto (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | speckle, stipple, |
| definition | : | produce a mottled effect (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | patch, |
| definition | : | provide with a patch; also used metaphorically (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | patchy, |
| definition | : | irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc. (adj.all) |
24. a blemish made by dirt (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | spot, |
| definition | : | become spotted (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | smear, |
| definition | : | stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | besmirch, smirch, |
| definition | : | smear so as to make dirty or stained (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | blob, blot, fleck, spot, |
| definition | : | make a spot or mark onto (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | blot, |
| definition | : | dry (ink) with blotting paper (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | smudgy, |
| definition | : | smeared with something that soils or stains; these words are often used in combination (adj.all) |
25. a point located with respect to surface features of some region (noun.location)
| derivation | : | aim, direct, place, point, target, |
| definition | : | intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (verb.competition) |
26. a small piece or quantity of something (noun.quantity)
| derivation | : | bittie, bitty, itsy-bitsy, itty-bitty, teensy, teensy-weensy, teentsy, teeny, teeny-weeny, wee, weensy, weeny, |
| definition | : | (used informally) very small (adj.all) |
27. mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition (verb.change)
| derivation | : | spotter, |
| definition | : | a worker employed to apply spots (as markers or identifiers) (noun.person) |
28. become spotted (verb.change)
29. make a spot or mark onto (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | blob, |
| definition | : | an indistinct shapeless form (noun.shape) |
30. mar or impair with a flaw (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | blemish, defect, mar, |
| definition | : | a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) (noun.attribute) |
31. catch sight of (verb.perception)
32. detect with the senses (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | discernible, |
| definition | : | capable of being perceived clearly (adj.all) |
33. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it (noun.act)
34. a job in an organization (noun.act)
| derivation | : | function, officiate, |
| definition | : | perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | locate, place, site, |
| definition | : | assign a location to (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | post, |
| definition | : | assign to a post; put into a post (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | place, |
| definition | : | assign to (a job or a home) (verb.social) |
35. a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | spotlight, |
| definition | : | illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater (verb.change) |
36. a small contrasting part of something (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | spot, |
| definition | : | mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | cloud, dapple, mottle, |
| definition | : | colour with streaks or blotches of different shades (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | blob, blot, fleck, spot, |
| definition | : | make a spot or mark onto (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | speckle, stipple, |
| definition | : | produce a mottled effect (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | patch, |
| definition | : | provide with a patch; also used metaphorically (verb.possession) |
| derivation | : | patchy, |
| definition | : | irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc. (adj.all) |
37. a blemish made by dirt (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | spot, |
| definition | : | become spotted (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | smear, |
| definition | : | stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | besmirch, smirch, |
| definition | : | smear so as to make dirty or stained (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | blob, blot, fleck, spot, |
| definition | : | make a spot or mark onto (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | blot, |
| definition | : | dry (ink) with blotting paper (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | smudgy, |
| definition | : | smeared with something that soils or stains; these words are often used in combination (adj.all) |
38. a point located with respect to surface features of some region (noun.location)
| derivation | : | aim, direct, place, point, target, |
| definition | : | intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (verb.competition) |
39. a small piece or quantity of something (noun.quantity)
| derivation | : | bittie, bitty, itsy-bitsy, itty-bitty, teensy, teensy-weensy, teentsy, teeny, teeny-weeny, wee, weensy, weeny, |
| definition | : | (used informally) very small (adj.all) |
40. mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition (verb.change)
| derivation | : | spotter, |
| definition | : | a worker employed to apply spots (as markers or identifiers) (noun.person) |
41. become spotted (verb.change)
42. make a spot or mark onto (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | blob, |
| definition | : | an indistinct shapeless form (noun.shape) |
43. mar or impair with a flaw (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | blemish, defect, mar, |
| definition | : | a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) (noun.attribute) |
44. catch sight of (verb.perception)
45. detect with the senses (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | discernible, |
| definition | : | capable of being perceived clearly (adj.all) |
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