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SPELL

(noun, verb)
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There are 10 meanings of the word Spell.

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Spell - as a noun

A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enchantmenttrance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mental conditionmental statepsychological conditionpsychological state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

Example: "It's my go"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gotourturn

A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

Example: "He was here for a little while"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patchpiecewhile
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
time
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A verbal formula believed to have magical force

Example: "He whispered a spell as he moved his hands"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charmmagic spellmagical spell
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
languageoral communicationspeechspeech communicationspoken communicationspoken languagevoice communication
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spell - as a verb

Orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

Example: "How do you spell this word?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spell out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recite
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Indicate or signify

Example: "I'm afraid this spells trouble!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
import

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 (Exact Relations)
write
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

Example: "She spelled her husband at the wheel"

Place under a spell

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unspell

Take turns working

Example: "The workers spell every four hours"

Example Sentences

"She cast a magic spell to turn him into a frog."
"The word has an unusual spell that is difficult to pronounce."
"He whispered an enchanting spell and the door opened magically."
"I can't understand the spell you wrote; it looks like gibberish."
"The wise old wizard taught the young apprentice how to cast a fire spell."
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Word Game Points

Is SPELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spell is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPELL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SPELL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spell is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPELL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SPELL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spell is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPELL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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