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2. sinking
noun. ['ˈsɪŋkɪŋ'] a descent as through liquid (especially through water).
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5. spell
noun. ['ˈspɛl'] a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation.
Etymology
- spell (English)
- espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. spell
verb. ['ˈspɛl'] indicate or signify.
Etymology
- spell (English)
- espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. spell
verb. ['ˈspɛl'] orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of.
Etymology
- spell (English)
- espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. spell
noun. ['ˈspɛl'] a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else).
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- spell (English)
- espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. spell
verb. ['ˈspɛl'] write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word).
Antonyms
Etymology
- spell (English)
- espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. spell
noun. ['ˈspɛl'] a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition.
Synonyms
Etymology
- spell (English)
- espeler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- spel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spelen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- spelian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))