Synonyms for
Spelling
Definition
the act of forming words by putting letters in order
Synonyms & similar words
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- spelling bee
- spelling mistake
- spelling test
- spelling errors
- spelling rules
- spelling checker
- correct spelling
Word family
Usage note
While 'spelling' refers to the act of forming words with letters, 'spell' can also mean to cast a magical enchantment. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.
Example sentences
- I am practicing my spelling words for the test tomorrow.
- My little sister is learning how to spell her name.
- Can you help me with the spelling of this word?
- My teacher corrected my spelling on my paper.
- Spelling can be tricky sometimes.
Quotes
The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter - it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.
The English language is like a broad river on which one sets out in a boat, but the boat is leaky. Soon one finds that there are more important things than making forward progress, that it is important to bail out the boat. And there is also the danger of colliding with floating logs and debris. One is carried along by the current, but one must steer the boat.
My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places.