Spell Meaning

There are 10 meaning(s) for word Spell

Meaning 1 : indicate or signify

    Example : I'm afraid this spells trouble!

    Synonyms : import
Meaning 2 : a verbal formula believed to have magical force

    Example : he whispered a spell as he moved his hands

    Synonyms : charm,  magic spell,  magical spell
Meaning 3 : 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 : write
Meaning 4 : a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

    Synonyms : enchantment,  trance
Meaning 5 : a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

    Example : a spell of work

    Synonyms : go,  tour,  turn
Meaning 6 : a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

    Example : a spell of good weather

    Synonyms : patch,  piece,  while
Meaning 7 : orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

    Example : How do you spell this word?,We had to spell out our names for the police officer

    Synonyms : spell out
Meaning 8 : place under a spell

Meaning 9 : relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

    Example : She spelled her husband at the wheel

Meaning 10 : take turns working

    Example : the workers spell every four hours

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How to Pronounce Spell

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