Spell Out

Pronunciation: /spɛl aʊt/

Definitions of spell out

verb to explain something in a clear and detailed way, often by saying each letter or word separately

Example Sentences

A1 Can you spell out your name for me, please?

A2 I need you to spell out the directions to the nearest bus stop.

B1 The teacher asked the students to spell out the answers to the math problems.

B2 It's important to spell out the terms and conditions clearly in the contract.

C1 The CEO spelled out the company's goals for the upcoming year in a detailed presentation.

C2 The lawyer carefully spelled out the legal implications of signing the agreement without fully understanding it.

Examples of spell out in a Sentence

formal Please spell out your full name for the record.

informal Can you spell out how to get to the nearest gas station?

slang I need you to spell out the plan for tonight's party.

figurative The artist's painting spells out a story of love and loss.

Grammatical Forms of spell out

• past tense: spelled out
• plural: spell out
• comparative: more spelled out
• superlative: most spelled out
• present tense: spell out
• future tense: will spell out
• perfect tense: have spelled out
• continuous tense: is spelling out
• singular: spells out
• positive degree: spell out
• infinitive: to spell out
• gerund: spelling out
• participle: spelling out

Origin and Evolution of spell out

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'spell out' originated from the Old English word 'spellian' meaning to talk, discourse, or narrate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'spell out' evolved to mean to explain something in a detailed and explicit manner.