What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dapple
Example
The horse had a beautiful dappled coat. [dappled: adjective]
Example
The forest floor was covered in dappled sunlight. [dappled: verb]
spot
Example
There was a spot of paint on his shirt. [spot: noun]
Example
I spotted a deer in the woods. [spotted: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Spot is more commonly used than dapple in everyday language and is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between dapple and spot?
Both dapple and spot are relatively informal words and can be used in casual conversation or writing.
