spots

Noun

spot (plural spots)

1. A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
   • The leopard is noted for the spots of color in its fur.
2. A stain or disfiguring mark.
   • I have tried everything, and I can’t get this spot out.
3. A pimple, papule or pustule.
   • That morning, I saw that a spot had come up on my chin.
4. A symbol on a playing card, domino, die, etc. indicating its value; a pip.
5. A small, unspecified amount or quantity.
   • Do come 'round on Sunday for a spot of tea, won't you?

   Synonyms:

   ace, atom, thought, atomy, aught, bissel, continental, bit, crumb, glimpse

6. (US, slang) A bill of five-dollar or ten-dollar denomination in dollars.
   • Here's the twenty bucks I owe you, a ten spot and two five spots.

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