What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dotted
Example
The dress had a dotted pattern of white and blue dots. [dotted: adjective]
Example
The map was dotted with various landmarks and attractions. [dotted: verb]
spotted
Example
The leopard had a spotted coat of black and gold. [spotted: adjective]
Example
I spotted my friend in the crowd at the concert. [spotted: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Spotted is more commonly used than dotted in everyday language, especially when referring to animals or objects with spots or markings.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between dotted and spotted?
Both dotted and spotted are relatively informal words, but dotted may be slightly more formal due to its association with design and decoration.
