Explore this spelling list: Non-statutory words: spelt ough. This word list provides interactive resources to boost your spelling skills. Select Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to get started.
ough is one of the trickiest spellings in English it can be used to spell a number of different sounds.
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ought |
You really ought to see that film.
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bought |
I bought this dress at the new boutique.
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thought |
I thought you'd be ready by now.
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nought |
Nought means nothing. (US spelling: naught).
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brought |
The maid brought the tea on a tray.
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fought |
The swordsmen fought a duel.
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rough |
The path was rough and rocky.
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tough |
This meat is far too tough to eat.
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enough |
A dozen eggs will be enough.
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cough |
David has a bad cold and a cough.
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though |
Even though it's winter the weather is not cold.
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although |
Although I'm sick I'll still go to work.
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dough |
Knead the dough to make the pizza.
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through |
He kicked the ball through the window.
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thorough |
This room needs a thorough clean.
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borough |
The borough council studied the idea very thoroughly.
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Plough
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Plough the fields before sowing the seed.
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bough |
The main branch of tree is called a bough.
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Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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