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Meaning of spell off | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
ˌspɛl ˈɔf

Definitions

  1. 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.
  2. To relieve (a worker) temporarily by taking his or her place.
    transitive
  3. To participate in a spelling bee.
    broadly

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

spell one's name spell out spell someone's name spell things out spell-checked spell-checking

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