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- Dictionaryspell/spɛl/
noun
- 1. a short period: "I want to get away from racing for a spell" Similar
verb
- 1. allow (someone) to rest briefly by taking their place in an activity: "I got sleepy and needed her to spell me for a while at the wheel"
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The meaning of SPELL is to name the letters of in order; also : to write or print the letters of in order. How to use spell in a sentence.
SPELL definition: 1. to form a word or words with the letters in the correct order: 2. to cause something bad to…. Learn more.
A spell is a series of words that has magical powers. If you’re under a spell, then what you do is out of your control — your thoughts and actions are dictated by the spell. Spell can refer to the magic words you say, or it can describe being under the influence of those words.
Spell definition: to name, write, or otherwise give the letters, in order, of (a word, syllable, etc.). See examples of SPELL used in a sentence.
1. a. A word or formula believed to have magic power. b. A bewitched state or trance: The sorcerer put the prince under a spell. 2. A compelling attraction; charm or fascination: the spell of the theater. tr.v. spelled, spell·ing, spells. To put (someone) under a spell; bewitch. [Middle English, discourse, from Old English.] spell 3. (spĕl)
SPELL meaning: 1. to form a word or words with the letters in the correct order: 2. to cause something bad to…. Learn more.
To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word). To put (someone) under a spell; bewitch. To spell a word, words, etc.; esp., to do so correctly. A word, formula, or form of words having some magic power; incantation.
1. to name, write, or signal the letters which make up (a word, syllable, etc.), esp. the right letters in the right order, together with any required hyphens, apostrophes, accents, etc. 2. to make up, or form (a word, etc.) said of specified letters. 3. to signify; mean. hard work spelled success. verb intransitive.
Definition of spell noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SPELL meaning: 1. to write down or tell someone the letters that are used to make a word: 2. If you can spell…. Learn more.
