Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb spell
2 of 4 senses of spell
Sense 1
spell
=> misspell
Sense 3
spell, write
=> hyphenate, hyphen
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb spell
2 of 4 senses of spell
Sense 1
spell
=> misspell
Sense 3
spell, write
=> hyphenate, hyphen
Entailment of verb spell
1 of 4 senses of spell
Sense 3
spell, write
=> write, compose, pen, indite
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Frequency) of verb spell
4 senses of spell
Sense 1
spell
=> recite
Also See-> spell out#2
Sense 2
spell, import
=> mean intend
Sense 3
spell, write
Sense 4
spell
=> hex, bewitch, glamour, witch, enchant, jinx
Familiarity of verb spell
spell used as a verb is uncommon (polysemy count = 4)
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb spell
Sense 1
spell
=> recite
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Sense 2
spell, import
=> mean intend
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Sense 3
spell, write
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Sense 4
spell
=> hex, bewitch, glamour, witch, enchant, jinx
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Grep of noun spell
breathing spell
cold spell
hot spell
magic spell
sinking spell
spell
spell-checker
spellbinder
spelldown
speller
spelling
spelling bee
spelling checker
spelling contest
Overview of noun spell
The noun spell has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (4) enchantment, spell, trance -- (a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation)
2. (1) go spell, tour, turn -- (a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work")
3. (1) while piece, spell -- (a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition; "he was here for a little while"; "I need to rest for a piece"; "a spell of good weather")
4. spell, magic spell, charm -- (a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese")
Overview of verb spell
The verb spell has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (2) spell -- (recite the letters of or give the spelling of "How do you spell this word?")
2. (2) spell, import -- (indicate or signify; "I'm afraid this spells trouble!")
3. (1) spell, write -- (write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word); "He spelled the word wrong in this letter")
4. spell -- (place under a spell)
Overview of noun spell
The noun spell has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (4) enchantment, spell, trance -- (a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation)
2. (1) go spell, tour, turn -- (a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work")
3. (1) while piece, spell -- (a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition; "he was here for a little while"; "I need to rest for a piece"; "a spell of good weather")
4. spell, magic spell, charm -- (a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese")
Overview of verb spell
The verb spell has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (2) spell -- (recite the letters of or give the spelling of "How do you spell this word?")
2. (2) spell, import -- (indicate or signify; "I'm afraid this spells trouble!")
3. (1) spell, write -- (write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word); "He spelled the word wrong in this letter")
4. spell -- (place under a spell)
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