compose vs spell

compose is not a noun while spell is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compose	No	No	Yes	No
spell	Yes	No	Yes	No

compose (noun)	spell (noun)
	a verbal formula believed to have magical force
	a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
	a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
	a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

compose (verb)	spell (verb)
make up plans or basic details for	take turns working
produce a literary work	orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
write music	indicate or signify
put together out of existing material	place under a spell
calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet	write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
form the substance of	relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn