spell off
spell off · spells off · spelled off / spelt off · spelling off
In a spelling bee, of two or more participants, to spell words one after the other…In a spelling bee, of two or more participants, to spell words one after the other until a champion is determined. Usually refers to a series of rounds of spelling in which no spellers are eliminated.
UK/ˌspɛl ˈɒf/US/ˌspɛl ˈɔf/
Meaning
3 sensesIn a spelling bee, of two or more participants, to spell words one after the other until a champion is determined. Usually refers to a series of rounds of spelling in which no spellers are eliminated.
(broadly)To participate in a spelling bee.
(transitive)To relieve (a worker) temporarily by taking his or her place.
Forms
spells off, spelling off, spelled off, spelled off| Base form | spell off · to spell off |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | spells off |
| Present participle | spelling off |
| Past simple | spelled off / spelt off |
| Past participle | spelled off / spelt off |
irregular · Lesson
Phrasal verbs
2 phrasal verbsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb