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Definition spell in British English

spell noun

[countable] noun
/spel/
1

a period of time, usually a short one

Example

a two-week spell in hospital

Example

After a short spell in the army, I went to college.

1.1

a period when there is a particular type of weather

Example

A prolonged wet spell causes trouble for fruit farmers.

Synonyms and related words
the weather climate spell
2

a time when you suddenly feel ill

Example

He's had another of his dizzy spells.

Synonyms and related words
illness bout attack
3

a powerful influence on someone, usually an influence that makes them admire or obey another person

Example

He was not the first man to fall under her spell.

Example

The beautiful island seemed to have cast a spell on him.

Synonyms and related words
leadership power authority
Example

The witch cast a spell on him and turned him into a beast.

Example

What did the princess do to break the spell?

Synonyms and related words
abracadabra alchemy the black arts
Definition spell in British English