What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fleck
Example
There was a fleck of paint on his shirt. [fleck: noun]
Example
The artist used a brush to fleck the canvas with different colors. [fleck: verb]
spot
Example
There was a spot of oil on the garage floor. [spot: noun]
Example
I spotted a deer in the woods. [spot: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Spot is more commonly used than fleck in everyday language, covering a wider range of contexts and meanings.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between fleck and spot?
Both fleck and spot are relatively informal words, but spot is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while fleck is more likely to be used in specific contexts, such as art or design.
