Area vs. Spot
Difference Between Area and Spot
Areanoun
(mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
Spotnoun
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.Areanoun
A particular geographic region.
Spotnoun
A stain or disfiguring mark.
I have tried everything, and I can’t get this spot out.Areanoun
Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.
The photo is a little dark in that area.Spotnoun
A pimple, papule or pustule.
That morning, I saw that a spot had come up on my chin.I think she's got chicken pox; she's covered in spots.Areanoun
The extent, scope, or range of an object or concept.
The plans are a bit vague in that area.Spotnoun
A small, unspecified amount or quantity.
Would you like to come round on Sunday for a spot of lunch?Areanoun
(British) An open space, below ground level, between the front of a house and the pavement.
Spotnoun
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.Areanoun
(soccer) Penalty box; penalty area.
Spotnoun
A location or area.
I like to eat lunch in a pleasant spot outside.For our anniversary we went back to the same spot where we first met.Areanoun
(slang) Genitals.
Spotnoun
A parking space.
Areanoun
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography);
it was a mountainous areaBible countrySpotnoun
(sports) An official determination of placement.
The fans were very unhappy with the referee's spot of the ball.Areanoun
a particular environment or walk of life;
his social sphere is limitedit was a closed area of employmenthe's out of my orbitSpotnoun
A bright lamp; a spotlight.
Areanoun
a subject of study;
it was his area of specializationareas of interest include...Spotnoun
A brief advertisement or program segment on television.
Did you see the spot on the news about the shoelace factory?Areanoun
a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function;
the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servantsSpotnoun
Difficult situation; predicament.
She was in a real spot when she ran into her separated husband while on a date.Areanoun
a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve;
in the abdominal regionSpotnoun
One who spots (supports or assists a maneuver, or is prepared to assist if safety dictates); a spotter.
Areanoun
the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary;
the area of a rectangleit was about 500 square feet in areaSpotnoun
(soccer) Penalty spot.
Spotnoun
The act of spotting or noticing something.
- You've misspelled "terrapin" here.- Whoops. Good spot.Spotnoun
A variety of the common domestic pigeon, so called from a spot on its head just above the beak.
Spotnoun
A food fish (Leiostomus xanthurus) of the Atlantic coast of the United States, with a black spot behind the shoulders and fifteen oblique dark bars on the sides.
Spotnoun
The southern redfish, or novern=1 (Sciaenops ocellatus), which has a spot on each side at the base of the tail.
Spotnoun
Commodities, such as merchandise and cotton, sold for immediate delivery.
Spotnoun
An autosoliton.
Spotnoun
(finance) A decimal point; point.
Twelve spot two five pounds sterling.'' (ie. £12.25)Spotverb
(transitive) To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.
Try to spot the differences between these two pictures.Spotverb
(finance) To loan a small amount of money to someone.
I’ll spot you ten dollars for lunch.Spotverb
(ambitransitive) To stain; to leave a spot (on).
Hard water will spot if it is left on a surface.a garment spotted with mouldSpotverb
To remove, or attempt to remove, a stain.
I spotted the carpet where the child dropped spaghetti.Spotverb
To support or assist a maneuver, or to be prepared to assist if safety dictates.
I can’t do a back handspring unless somebody spots me.Spotverb
(dance) To keep the head and eyes pointing in a single direction while turning.
Most figure skaters do not spot their turns like dancers do.Spotverb
To stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish, as reputation.
Spotverb
To cut or chip (timber) in preparation for hewing.
Spotverb
To place an object at a location indicated by a spot. Notably in billiards or snooker.
The referee had to spot the pink on the blue spot.Spotadjective
(commerce) Available on the spot; on hand for immediate payment or delivery.
spot wheat; spot cashSpotnoun
a point located with respect to surface features of some region;
this is a nice place for a picnicSpotnoun
a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
Spotnoun
a blemish made by dirt;
he had a smudge on his cheekSpotnoun
a small contrasting part of something;
a bald spota leopard's spotsa patch of cloudspatches of thin icea fleck of redSpotnoun
a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance;
they changed his spot on the programSpotnoun
an outstanding characteristic;
his acting was one of the high points of the movieSpotnoun
a business establishment for entertainment;
night spotSpotnoun
a job in an organization;
he occupied a post in the treasurySpotnoun
a slight attack of illness;
he has a touch of rheumatismSpotnoun
a small quantity;
a spot of teaa bit of paperSpotnoun
a mark on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
Spotnoun
a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
Spotnoun
a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value;
an eight spotSpotnoun
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it;
he made a huge blot on his copybookSpotverb
catch sight of
Spotverb
mar or impair with a flaw;
her face was blemishedSpotverb
make a spot or mark onto;
The wine spotted the tableclothSpotverb
become spotted;
This dress spots quicklySpotverb
mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition;
spot the areas that one should clearly identify
