1. words believed to have magical power
2. periods of time characterized by particular conditions or activities

1. forms words by writing or saying the letters in correct order
2. means or results in something

Examples

• The witch cast spells to protect her garden.
• We had several spells of rain during our vacation.
• She spells her name with two L’s.
• This weather spells trouble for the farmers.
• The magician’s spells amazed the children.
• He went through spells of depression after losing his job.
• Can you spell ‘necessary’ correctly?
• Rising prices spell disaster for small businesses.