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spell vs hyphenate

hyphenate vs spell

spell is a noun but hyphenate is not a noun.

spell and hyphenate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spell Yes No Yes No
hyphenate No No Yes No
As verbs, hyphenate is a hyponym of spell; that is, hyphenate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spell:
  • spell: write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
  • hyphenate: divide or connect with a hyphen
Other hyponyms of spell include spell out, hyphen.
spell (noun) hyphenate (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
spell (verb) hyphenate (verb)
take turns working divide or connect with a hyphen
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 hyphenate

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