spelling

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛlɪŋ/
/ˈspɛlɪŋ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

The manner of spelling of words; correct spelling.

3 Definition

A specific spelling of a word.

4 Definition

A spelling test or spelling bee.

Verb
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • I find it difficult to spell because I'm dyslexic.
5 Definition

Of letters: to compose (a word).

Example Sentences
  • The letters “a”, “n” and “d” spell “and”.
6 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Please spell it out for me.
7 Definition

To indicate that (some event) will occur.

Example Sentences
  • This spells trouble.
8 Definition

To constitute; to measure.

9 Definition

To speak, to declaim.

10 Definition

To tell; to relate; to teach.

11 Definition

To work in place of (someone).

Example Sentences
  • to spell the helmsman
12 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • They spelled the horses and rested in the shade of some trees near a brook.
13 Definition

To rest from work for a time.