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defect vs spot

spot vs defect

defect and spot both are nouns.

defect and spot both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
defect Yes No Yes No
spot Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spot is a hyponym of defect; that is, spot is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than defect:
  • defect: a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
  • spot: a blemish made by dirt
Other hyponyms of defect include birthmark, nevus, chatter mark, check, chip, crack, dent, ding, gouge, nick, mole, mark, scar, scrape, scratch, burn, burn mark, blot, daub, slur, smear, smirch, smudge, stigma, verruca, wart, milium, whitehead, blackhead, comedo.
defect (noun) spot (noun)
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
a failing or deficiency a business establishment for entertainment
an imperfection in an object or machine a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
an imperfection in a bodily system a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
a blemish made by dirt
a small contrasting part of something
an outstanding characteristic
a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance
a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
a small piece or quantity of something
a slight attack of illness
defect (verb) spot (verb)
desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition
become spotted
make a spot or mark onto
mar or impair with a flaw
catch sight of
detect with the senses
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