Spotted or Spoted
Understand the correct spelling “spotted” versus the incorrect “spoted.”
spoted
Incorrect spelling - “Spoted” is a misspelling with no meaning.
"spoted" is a common misspelling of "spotted". Always use "spotted" when referring to the correct word.
spotted
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Spotted” means noticed, seen, or covered with spots.
Definition of spotted
"spotted": “Spotted” means noticed, seen, or covered with spots.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for spotted
- • noticed
- • seen
- • observed
Usage Examples
"Correct:" I spotted him in the crowd.
"Correct:" The leopard is spotted.
"Correct:" She spotted a mistake.
"Correct:" He spotted the error immediately.
"Incorrect:" I spoted him.
"Incorrect:" The leopard is spoted.
"Incorrect:" She spoted a mistake.
"Incorrect:" He spoted it quickly.
Notes:
- • Always use double 't' in spotted.
- • Common mistake: forgetting the second ‘t’.
- • Used in observation, nature, and error detection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Spotted.
Q: Is 'spoted' correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning of spotted?
A: Noticed, seen, or covered with spots.
Q: Example sentence?
A: I spotted a rare bird.
Q: Why double 't'?
A: Consonant doubling follows the spelling rule for short vowels + suffix.
Summary
""Spotted" is correct; 'spoted' is always wrong. Always remember the double ‘t’ for correct spelling."