speller
/'spelə/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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an introductory textbook to teach spelling
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someone who spells words
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