noun
- the way letters are arranged to form a word
- the ability to spell words correctly
- a competition in which people try to spell words correctly
verb
- present participle of spell
Examples
- The spelling of ‘receive’ is often confused.
- Her spelling has improved since she started reading more.
- Check your spelling before submitting the essay.
- The school holds a spelling contest every spring.
- I’m spelling out the instructions step by step.
- She won the regional spelling bee last year.
- American and British spelling differ for some words.