speller

/'spelə/

Thân thiện

A young student uses a speller to practice for the spelling bee.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who spells words: A speller is someone who forms words correctly by writing or naming the letters in the proper order.
   • A textbook for learning spelling: A speller is an introductory textbook designed to teach the correct spelling of words.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Person):
  • She is an excellent speller and rarely makes mistakes.
  • The young speller confidently spelled "chrysanthemum" to win the competition.
• Noun (Book):
  • The teacher assigned the first chapter of the speller for homework.
  • This old speller from the 19th century shows how spelling was taught in the past.

Advanced Usage

• "Good/poor speller": A common phrase to describe someone's skill level in spelling.
  • He is a good speller because he reads a lot.
  • I've always been a poor speller, so I rely heavily on the dictionary.

Variants and Related Words

• Spell (verb): To write or name the letters of a word in order.
  • Can you spell your last name for me?
• Spelling (noun): The process or skill of forming words correctly from letters.
  • English spelling can be difficult.

Synonyms

• Orthographer (noun, formal): A person who is skilled in spelling.
• Primer (noun, for the book meaning): An introductory textbook, especially for reading or spelling.

Related Phrases

• Spelling bee: A competition where contestants are asked to spell words.
  • She practiced for months to prepare for the national spelling bee.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an introductory textbook to teach spelling
2. someone who spells words

Từ đồng nghĩa

• good speller
• poor speller