Spell
Pronunciation: /ˈspɛl/
Spell (noun)
- words said to make magic happen.
- a short time when something happens.
Examples
- The wizard cast a spell to make the rain stop.
- She learned a new spell to turn objects into gold.
Common collocations: cast a spell, magic spell, break a spell, dry spell, cold spell
Spell (verb)
- to write or say the letters of a word in the correct order.
- to cause something to happen, usually something bad.
Examples
- Can you spell your name for me?
- She learned to spell difficult words in school.