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misspell vs spell

spell vs misspell

misspell is not a noun while spell is a noun.

misspell and spell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misspell No No Yes No
spell Yes No Yes No
As verbs, spell is a hypernym of misspell; that is, spell is a word with a broader meaning than misspell:
  • misspell: spell incorrectly
  • spell: orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
Other hypernyms of misspell include spell out.
misspell (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
misspell (verb) spell (verb)
spell incorrectly take turns working
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
indicate or signify
place under a spell
write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
Difference between misspell and spell

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