target vs spot

target and spot both are nouns.

target and spot both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
target	Yes	No	Yes	No
spot	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, spot is a hypernym of target; that is, spot is a word with a broader meaning than target:

target: the location of the target that is to be hit
spot: a point located with respect to surface features of some region

Other hypernyms of target include place, topographic point.

target (noun)	spot (noun)
sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at	an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)	a business establishment for entertainment
a reference point to shoot at	a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
the location of the target that is to be hit	a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence	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

target (verb)	spot (verb)
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal	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

Difference between target and spot

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