Definition of
spell is the dictionary form of spelt Definition of spell
spell has definitions from the fields of psychology,work
1
[ noun ] (psychology) a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

Synonyms

trance enchantment

2
[ verb ] indicate or signify

Synonyms

import

Examples

"I'm afraid this spells trouble!"

3
[ verb ] recite the letters of or give the spelling of

Examples

"How do you spell this word?"

4
[ noun ] (work) a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

Synonyms

tour turn go

Examples

"it's my go" "a spell of work"

5
[ verb ] write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)

Synonyms

write

Examples

"He spelled the word wrong in this letter"

6
[ noun ] a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

Synonyms

while patch piece

Examples

"he was here for a little while" "I need to rest for a piece" "a spell of good weather" "a patch of bad weather"

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 6200
8
[ verb ] place under a spell
9
[ noun ] a verbal formula believed to have magical force

Synonyms

charm magic_spell

Examples

"he whispered a spell as he moved his hands" "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese"

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