Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Spell.
How to pronounce spell:
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Spell - as a noun
A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enchantment18trance8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mental conditionmental statepsychological conditionpsychological stateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
Example: "It's my go"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go3tour4turn4A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
Example: "He was here for a little while"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patch12piece9while11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
time6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A verbal formula believed to have magical force
Example: "He whispered a spell as he moved his hands"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charm12magic spellmagical spellHypernyms (Closely Related)
language10oral communicationspeech13speech communicationspoken communicationspoken languagevoice communicationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Spell - as a verb
Orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
Example: "How do you spell this word?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spell outHypernyms (Closely Related)
recite8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
Example: "He spelled the word wrong in this letter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
write8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
Example: "She spelled her husband at the wheel"
Take turns working
Example: "The workers spell every four hours"
Example Sentences
"She cast a magic spell to turn him into a frog."
"The word has an unusual spell that is difficult to pronounce."
"He whispered an enchanting spell and the door opened magically."
"I can't understand the spell you wrote; it looks like gibberish."
"The wise old wizard taught the young apprentice how to cast a fire spell."
Word Game Points
Is SPELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spell is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPELL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is SPELL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spell is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPELL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SPELL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spell is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPELL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
