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What does spell out mean?
Definition of spell out transitive verb. 1 : to make plain spelled out the orders in detail. 2 : to write or print in letters and in full numbers are to be spelled out. Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Learn More About spell out.
What’s another word for spells out?
What is another word for spell out?
| explain | clarify |
|---|---|
| describe | elucidate |
| expound | construe |
| demonstrate | diagram |
| illuminate | illustrate |
What is the difference between spell and spelling?
The verb spell commonly means to write or name the letters making up a word in the right order. Spell is a verb with irregular and regular forms. Spelled and spelt are both common forms of the past tense and the past participle of spell, though with geographical differences.
Is it spelt out or spelled out?
Spelt has been the preferred choice in British English for many years, where spelled is also acceptable. Spelled is the preferred choice in American English, where spelt is viewed as a misspelling.
Do I have to spell it out?
Do I have to spell it out (for you)? Do I have to explain it in very simple or basic terms? An annoyed response to someone who does not understand what the speaker is alluding to, especially when the speaker believes it should be obvious.
What is spell out in linguistics?
(linguistics) A stage in producing an utterance that comes between syntax and the interface with the phonological form, according to Chomsky’s minimalist program.
Do you spell out numbers?
It is generally best to write out numbers from zero to one hundred in nontechnical writing. In scientific and technical writing, the prevailing style is to write out numbers under ten. Numbers that are not conveniently round will read better written as numerals.
Why is it called a spell?
The word “spell” comes from the Proto-Germanic “spellan”, meaning “to tell”, which in turn gave rise to the Old English “spellian” and then “spell”. The first recorded instance of spell, being used to indicate writing or reciting the individual letters of a word, was in the early 15th century.
What does spill it out mean?
phrasal verb. If you spill out information or if it spills out, you tell someone about it in a hurried way, because you cannot or do not want to keep it secret.