Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with spell in American Collocation
spell
noun
countable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/spel/
short
brief
short
She dominated the match apart from a brief spell at the start of the second set.
long
lengthy
long
prolonged
We can expect a prolonged spell of wet weather across the county.
length of time
five-minute, three-month, two-year etc
United bounced back with two goals in a ten-minute spell.
weather
cold
dry
hot
mild
sunny
warm
wet
I hope the current cold spell doesn’t go on too long.
with no success
barren
lean
Every team goes through a lean spell during the season.
enjoy
go through
have
spend
The area enjoyed a brief spell of prosperity during the 19th century.
chairman
coach
editor
manager
He remained on the board, having a brief spell as chairman.