verb
spot
To notice or detect something.
She spots a deer at the edge of the woods.
Etymology
Spot extends from identifying a visible mark to identifying something in a larger scene. The verb means detecting what has become noticeable.
More examples
- I spotted the mistake on the final page.
- He has spotted several rare birds here.
- The guide is spotting landmarks through the mist.
Forms
spot · spots · spotted · spotting