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Meaning of the word spell in English

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spell

US /spel/
UK /spel/
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Verb

1.

to write or name the letters that form a word

Example:
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Can you spell your name for me?
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How do you spell 'definitely'?
Synonym:
writetranscribe
2.

to result in; to lead to

Example:
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This decision could spell disaster for the company.
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His silence spelled trouble.
Synonym:
meanindicatesignifypresageportend

Noun

1.

a form of words used as a magical charm or incantation

Example:
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The witch cast a powerful spell on the prince.
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She was under his spell, completely captivated.
Synonym:
charmincantationenchantmenthexcurse
2.

a period of time, usually short

Example:
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I worked for a spell in London.
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We had a cold spell last week.
Synonym:
periodstretchboutintervalterm
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