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spelling

/ˈspɛlɪŋ/

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verb

To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

Examples :

"The magician's words seemed to spell her into a deep sleep. "

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To read (something) as though letter by letter; to peruse slowly or with effort.

Examples :

"The student had to spell out the complicated word slowly, letter by letter, to make sure she got it right. "

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verb

(sometimes with “out”) To write or say the letters that form a word or part of a word.

Examples :

"My daughter is learning to spell her name correctly. "

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To be able to write or say the letters that form words.

Examples :

"My son is learning to spell his name correctly. "

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Of letters: to compose (a word).

Examples :

"The letters “a”, “n” and “d” spell “and”."

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(with “out”) To clarify; to explain in detail.

Examples :

"Please spell it out for me."

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To indicate that (some event) will occur.

Examples :

"This spells trouble."

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To constitute; to measure.

Examples :

"The teacher's test spells out the required knowledge for the exam. "

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To speak, to declaim.

Examples :

"The student will spell the poem aloud for the class. "

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To tell; to relate; to teach.

Examples :

"The teacher will spell out the instructions for the science experiment. "

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To work in place of (someone).

Examples :

"to spell the helmsman"

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To rest (someone or something), to give someone or something a rest or break.

Examples :

"They spelled the horses and rested in the shade of some trees near a brook."

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To rest from work for a time.

Examples :

"After a long week of studying, the student decided to spell for a few hours before starting their homework. "

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noun

The act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography.

Examples :

"My daughter is working on her spelling in school. "

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noun

The manner of spelling of words; correct spelling.

Examples :

"My daughter is working on her spelling in school. "

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noun

A specific spelling of a word.

Examples :

"My sister's spelling of the word "beautiful" was incorrect. "

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noun

A spelling test or spelling bee.

Examples :

"The spelling bee was exciting; everyone wanted to win. "

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