spell

/spˈɛl/

/ˈspɛɫ/

[verb] [noun]

to spell

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order

synonyms : write

1.1

to be the letters being put together in the correct order form a particular word

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

synonyms : spell out

to indicate or signify something, often in a clear or explicit way

synonyms : import

take turns working

place under a spell

antonyms : unspell

relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

Spell

[NOUN]

a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

synonyms : enchantment

trance

a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

synonyms : go

tour

turn

a short period of time of something particular

synonyms : patch

piece

while

a set of words, actions, or ingredients that are believed to have magical power and are used in an attempt to achieve a particular result or outcome

synonyms : charm

magic spell

magical spell

Examples

1. After all, one case of the trots hardly spells disaster.

2. The current situation is spelling disaster for the project.

3. After a series of successful albums, the musician faced a dry spell in terms of chart-topping hits.

4. The company experienced a dry spell in sales, with lower revenue during the off-season.

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