Simple meaning
What does Spelling mean?
spelling means writing a word with the correct letters.
Dictionary definition
The way letters are arranged to form a correct word.
Example sentences
Spelling in a sentence
easy
I checked the spelling of tomorrow.
medium
Good spelling helps readers understand your writing.
hard
Learning word roots can improve spelling choices.
Synonyms
Words like Spelling
word writingA simple phrase for putting letters in order.
orthographyA formal term for spelling systems.
Antonyms
Opposite words
misspellingA misspelling is the incorrect form.
errorAn error is a mistake, including wrong spelling.
Word family
Spelling word family
Base word
spelling
verb
spell
To write a word letter by letter.
verb
spelled
Wrote correctly in the past.
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Quick practice
Try Spelling
Practice 1
What is spelling?
spelling means spelling means writing a word with the correct letters.
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Use the dictionary to understand Spelling, then move into short activities matched to the skills on this page.
Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.