spotted

[ˈspɒtɪd]

spotted Definition

• 1. marked with spots or round patches
• 2. seen or noticed something or someone

Using spotted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spotted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The leopard has a spotted coat.

• Example

  I spotted my friend in the crowd.

• Example

  The police spotted the suspect's car.

spotted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spotted

• speckled
• dappled
• flecked
• stippled
• spangled

Antonyms for spotted

• unspotted
• spotless

Phrases with spotted

• spotted dick

  a traditional British pudding made with suet and dried fruit, typically served with custard

  Example

  We had spotted dick for dessert after our Sunday roast.

• spotted fever

  an infectious disease transmitted by ticks, characterized by fever, headache, and a spotted rash

  Example

  He was diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever after being bitten by a tick.

• spotted owl

  a medium-sized owl native to North America, characterized by its brown and white spotted feathers

  Example

  The spotted owl is an endangered species due to habitat loss.

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Summary: spotted in Brief

The term 'spotted' [ˈspɒtɪd] refers to something marked with spots or round patches. It can also mean having seen or noticed something or someone. Examples include 'The leopard has a spotted coat.' and 'I spotted my friend in the crowd.' 'Spotted' extends into phrases like 'spotted dick,' a traditional British pudding, and 'spotted fever,' an infectious disease transmitted by ticks.