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spell

[spel] / spɛl /
NOUN
interval, period
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bout stint streak
STRONG
bit course go hitch interlude intermission patch relay season shift space stretch term time tour trick turn while
WEAK
tour of duty
Antonyms
STRONG
instant
NOUN
magical aura over an entity
Synonyms
STRONG
abracadabra allure amulet bewitchment charm conjuration enchantment exorcism fascination glamour hex hocus-pocus incantation jinx magic rune sorcery talisman trance voodoo whack whammy witchery
WEAK
mumbo jumbo
Antonyms
STRONG
reality
NOUN
seizure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
illness spasm
STRONG
access attack fit jag paroxysm stroke throe turn
VERB
mean, imply
Synonyms
STRONGEST
add up to augur indicate intend portend presage signify suggest
STRONG
connote denote express herald import promise
WEAK
amount to orthographize point to
VERB
give rest, relief
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breathe
STRONG
allow free release relieve
WEAK
lay off lie by stand in (for) take over take the place of
Antonyms
STRONG
burden
WEAK
abuse run ragged

Example Sentences

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It seems bizarre to say now given his dominant position, but there was a spell on Friday where you felt McIlroy was still not playing close to his best.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

That seems to spell bad news for the rest of a leaderboard stacked with Green Jacket wearers, major title holders and Ryder Cup stars.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Over time, a lower participation rate could spell more trouble for the U.S. economy “because we are also at some point going to be experiencing declines in population,” Ullrich said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

After intense winter rains, March brought heat and a dry spell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

He could spell his name and Mom and Dad.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

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Common Core Grade 5, List 7

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Just Right Jillian

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