Difference between Spotted and Tarnished

What is the difference between Spotted and Tarnished?

Spotted as a verb is to see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify. while Tarnished as a verb is to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

Spotted

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Discoloured by spots; stained. (no comparative or superlative) Characterized by spots (used especially of animals and plants).

Tarnished

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

Example sentence: I have a great legacy, tarnished somewhat by the move.

We hope you now know whether to use Spotted or Tarnished in your sentence.

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