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."