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spell vs cold snap

cold snap vs spell

spell and cold snap both are nouns.

spell is a verb but cold snap is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spell Yes No Yes No
cold snap Yes No No No
As nouns, cold snap is a hyponym of spell; that is, cold snap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spell:
  • spell: a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
  • cold snap: a period of cold weather
Other hyponyms of spell include cold spell, hot spell, snap.
spell (noun) cold snap (noun)
a verbal formula believed to have magical force a period of cold weather
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
spell (verb) cold snap (verb)
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 spell and cold snap

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