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Main Entry:
1spot 
Pronunciation:
spät
Function:
noun
1 : something bad that others know about one
: FAULT2 a : a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
b : an area marred or marked (as by dirt)
c : a small diseased or decayed area on the body surface of a plant or animal <
spots of rot on a leaf> <
spots of chicken pox>
3 a : a small quantity or amount
b : a particular place <a good
spot for a picnic> <a sore
spot>
4 : a particular position (as in an organization or on a program)
5 : 1SPOTLIGHT 2
6 : a position usually of difficulty or embarrassment <put someone in a
spot>
7 : a short broadcast announcement or advertisement
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on the spot1 : at once
: IMMEDIATELY2 : at the place of action
3 : in a difficult situation
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