Synonyms: spell, magic spell, magical spell, charm
Definition: a verbal formula believed to have magical force
Usage: he whispered a spell as he moved his hands; inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese
Similar words: voice communication, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, language
Definition: (language) communication by word of mouth
Usage: his speech was garbled; he uttered harsh language; he recorded the spoken language of the streets
Synonyms: spell, enchantment, trance
Definition: a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
Similar words: mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state
Definition: (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic
Usage: a manic state
Synonyms: while, patch, piece, spell
Definition: a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
Usage: he was here for a little while; I need to rest for a piece; a spell of good weather; a patch of bad weather
Similar words: time
Definition: an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)
Usage: he waited a long time; the time of year for planting; he was a great actor in his time
Synonyms: spell, go, tour, turn
Definition: a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
Usage: it's my go; a spell of work
Similar words: shift, work shift, duty period
Definition: the time period during which you are at work
Synonyms: spell
Definition: take turns working
Usage: the workers spell every four hours
Similar words: alternate, take turns
Definition: do something in turns
Usage: We take turns on the night shift
Definition: indicate or signify
Usage: I'm afraid this spells trouble!
Definition: mean or intend to express or convey
Usage: You never understand what I mean!; what do his words intend?
Definition: orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
Usage: How do you spell this word? We had to spell out our names for the police officer
Similar words: recite
Definition: repeat aloud from memory
Usage: she recited a poem; The pupil recited his lesson for the day
Synonyms: spell
Definition: place under a spell
Similar words: glamour, hex, jinx, bewitch, witch, enchant
Definition: cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Synonyms: spell
Definition: relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
Usage: She spelled her husband at the wheel