Communication

Synonyms for spell

Two senses of spell live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 1, FoothillsCommunication

a verbal formula believed to have magical force

He whispered a spell as he moved his hands.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

charm

Same sentence, swapped: He whispered a charm as he moved his hands.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for spell as it is used in the sentence above.

tour
patch
conversation

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 1, FoothillsTime

a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

A spell of work.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

turn

Same sentence, swapped: A turn of work.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for spell as it is used in the sentence above.

charm
patch
witch

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