Misspell - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
To misspell means to write or spell a word incorrectly. It often happens due to typographical errors, lack of knowledge, or confusion about the correct spelling of a word.
Definition:
To spell a word incorrectly.
Synonyms:
miscopy, miswrite, mistranscribe
Part of Speech:
verb, noun
Antonyms:
spell correctly, write accurately
Common Collocations:
frequently misspell, accidentally misspell, commonly misspell
Derivatives:
misspelling, misspelled (or misspelt)
Usage Tips:
Double-check letters to avoid errors when you misspell words.
Common Phrases:
"I before E except after C, " a common rule to avoid misspelling words like 'receive.'
Etymology:
From prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) + 'spell,' originating from Old English 'spellian.'
Examples:
- 1. She tends to misspell "necessary" as "neccessary."
- 2. Students often misspell "separate" by adding an extra 'e.'
- 3. The teacher corrected the word he tried to misspell in his essay.
- 4. Auto-correct can fix words you accidentally misspell in messages.