adjective
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characterized by spots or marks, esp in having a pattern of spots
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stained or blemished; soiled or bespattered
Other Word Forms
- spottedly adverb
- spottedness noun
Etymology
Origin of spotted
Example Sentences
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That flow ultimately earned him the name Slick Rick, bestowed by legendary hip-hop producer Doug E Fresh, who spotted him at an open mic night and invited him to join his Get Fresh Crew.
From BBC
As the pictures flashed, I spotted an American flag in the room and suggested she use it as a backdrop to allude to the album.
From Los Angeles Times
In Jasper National Park in Canada, two bear cubs were spotted play-fighting in the middle of a road.
From BBC
In the evenings and on weekends however, the teenager could be found singing in local clubs and pubs - where her star potential was spotted in 1955.
From BBC
Virgin Islands, Carlos was detained at the airport by Customs and Border Protection, which spotted his old removal order from 1997.
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