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I checked the spelling of tomorrow.
What does Spelling mean?
writing a word with the correct letters.
Dictionary definition
Spelling is the forming of words with letters in an accepted order, the ability or activity of doing this, or the particular letter sequence used for a word.
Example sentences
Spelling in a sentence
medium
Good spelling helps readers understand your writing.
hard
Learning word roots can improve spelling choices.
Writing practice
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does spelling mean?
Spelling means writing a word with the correct letters.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to spelling?
Word writing is close in meaning to spelling in this context.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses spelling to mean a particular letter sequence?
Here spelling means the particular letters used to form a word.
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Spelling
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spel · ing · strongest beat: spel
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MeaningSpelling means writing a word with the correct letters.
ExampleExample: I checked the spelling of tomorrow.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- spel · ing
- Strongest beat
- spel
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on spel.
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Synonyms
Words like Spelling
word writingA simple phrase for putting letters in order.
orthographyA formal term for spelling systems.
Antonym review
Does Spelling have an opposite?
Spelling has no direct general antonym. Misspelling is an incorrect instance of spelling, while error is much broader.
Synonym practice
Want to practice spelling synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Careful spelling helped make the sentence clear," then compare close word choices. Practice spelling synonyms.
Word family
Spelling word family
Base word
spelling
verb
spell
To write a word letter by letter.
verb
spelled
Formed a word from letters in the past; spelt is also common in British English.
noun
speller
A person who spells words.
noun
misspelling
An incorrect spelling of a word.
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Student support
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Hint for students
writing a word with the correct letters.
Common mix-up
A spelling is not automatically wrong when it differs from another variety of English. For example, color and colour are standard American and British or Canadian spellings.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: Good spelling helps readers understand your writing. Clue words: writing, good, helps. Underline clue words that show attention, safety, checking, or avoiding mistakes. Now write one new sentence that shows spelling without using the word spelling. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show spelling?
Teacher prompt
Compare spelling as an activity or skill with a spelling such as color or colour. How does the countable meaning differ from the general activity?
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Learning activities
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