spell - English word #661

Translation

To say or write the letters of a word in the right order.

Word origin

From Old French espeller, meaning to read out letter by letter.

Verb typeirregular (spell, spells, spelt)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

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"Spell" means to say the letters of the word in order.

carefully.

"Spells" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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"Spelt" is the past form of "spell".

read

To look at written words and understand what they mean.

write

To make letters, words, or numbers on paper or a screen using a pen, pencil, or keys.

letter

One of the signs we use to write words, like a, b, or c; or a message you write and send to someone.

word

A sound or group of letters that has a meaning when you say or write it.

paper

The thin flat material you write or print on; also a newspaper or a piece of writing.

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