This is the 254th most frequent Russian word.
вот
"Вот" means "here is" or "here are" and is used to point to or present something.
The word 'вот' serves to emphasize or highlight a reason or justification.
Вот почему я решил остаться.
This is why I decided to stay.
The word 'вот' introduces a conclusion or marks the achievement of a goal.
Вот мы и добрались до вершины.
Here we are, we've reached the top.
The word 'вот' is used to point at or present something physically or metaphorically.