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spot vs defect

defect vs spot

spot and defect both are nouns.

spot and defect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spot Yes No Yes No
defect Yes No Yes No
As nouns, defect is a hypernym of spot; that is, defect is a word with a broader meaning than spot:
  • spot: a blemish made by dirt
  • defect: a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Other hypernyms of spot include blemish, mar.
spot (noun) defect (noun)
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
a business establishment for entertainment a failing or deficiency
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 an object or machine
a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value an imperfection in a bodily system
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
spot (verb) defect (verb)
mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
become spotted
make a spot or mark onto
mar or impair with a flaw
catch sight of
detect with the senses
Difference between spot and defect

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