spell

verb
UK: /spel/
US: /spel/

  1. To write or say the letters of a word in the correct order.

    1. How do you spell your name? [ ] [ ]
    2. I had to spell out the address for the delivery driver over the phone. [ ] [ ]

  2. To result in something, usually bad.

    1. Heavy rain could spell trouble for drivers. [ ] [ ]
    2. These spending cuts will spell disaster for local services if they are implemented. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

time charm turn period incantation
spell noun

  1. A form of words used as a magical charm or incantation.

    1. The witch cast a spell on him. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some believed that the amulet would break the spell cast upon the village. [ ] [ ]

  2. A period of time during which something lasts.

    1. There was a long spell of dry weather last summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. She worked a short spell as a waitress before becoming a teacher. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spell" in English means: To write or say the letters of a word in the correct order., To result in something, usually bad..

The phonetic transcription of "spell" is /spel/ in British English and /spel/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spell": time, charm, turn, period, incantation.

Example usage of "spell": "How do you spell your name?". More examples on the page.