spotted

• يصف شيئًا مغطى ببقع أو نقاط؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف حيوان ذي فراء منقّط.

Describes something marked with spots or dots; also used to describe an animal with a spotted coat.

1. Marked with spotsA2formal

   Having a pattern of small round marks or dots on a surface.

   مُنَقَّط

   • The spotted dog ran across the field.
   • She wore a spotted dress to the party.
   • The leopard is known for its spotted coat.

   المرادفاتdappleddottedfleckedfreckledmottledspeckledstippled

   الأضدادplainsoliduniformunspotted

2. Seen or noticedB1informal

   Observed or noticed, often suddenly or unexpectedly.

   مُلاحَظ

   • I spotted a rare bird in the garden this morning.
   • He was spotted leaving the building late at night.
   • The police spotted the suspect near the station.

   المرادفاتdetectednoticedobservedperceivedsighted

   الأضدادconcealedhiddenignoredmissedoverlookedunnoticedunseen

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على اكتشاف شخص أو شيء أو ملاحظته أو التعرّف عليه، غالبًا بشكل مفاجئ أو بعد جهد.

A verb used to indicate the act of seeing, noticing, or recognizing someone or something, often suddenly or with difficulty.

1. A2formal

   To see or notice someone or something, especially suddenly or when it is not easy to do so.

   لاحظ

   • I spotted a deer in the forest.
   • She spotted her friend in the crowd.
   • He spotted the mistake immediately.

   المرادفاتdescrydetectdiscernespyglimpsenoticeobserveseespy

   الأضدادdisregardignoremissoverlook

2. B1formal

   To recognize or identify someone or something as being particular or special.

   لاحظ

   • The teacher spotted the student's talent for music.
   • Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?
   • The detective spotted the clue that solved the case.

   المرادفاتdetectdiscerndistinguishidentifymake outnoticeperceivepick outrecognize

   الأضدادignoremislaymissoverlook

3. B1formal

   To make a mark or stain on a surface.

   بقّع

   • The red wine spotted the white tablecloth.
   • Oil spots the driveway after the car leaks.
   • The rain spotted the window glass.

   المرادفاتblemishblotmarksmudgespecklesplotchstaintaint