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    Which of the following is correct and why? It spelt trouble for them. It spelled trouble for them.

    Question #102300. Asked by poshprice. (Jan 13 09 4:18 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		Either is correct, though "spelt" is used more in England.

    spell 1 (spl)
    v. spelled or spelt (splt), spell·ing, spells
    v.tr.
    1. To name or write in order the letters constituting (a word or part of a word).
    2. To constitute the letters of (a word): These letters spell animal.
    3. To add up to; signify: Their unwise investment could spell financial ruin.
    v.intr.
    To form words by means of letters.

    http://www.thefreedictionary.com/spelt+out

    http://dictionary.die.net/spelt

    Jan 13 09, 4:46 PM

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