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How do you spell Allegory?

Correct spelling

allegory

Remember: ALL-E-GORY tells a story where ALL means something E-lse

Why is allegory spelled this way?

From Greek allegoria, speaking otherwise. ALLOS (other) + AGOREUEIN (to speak). An allegory says one thing and means another — truth wearing a costume.

Common misspellings of allegory

allegaryallegoreyallagoryallegory

Example

Orwell's Animal Farm is a powerful allegory about the corruption of revolutionary ideals.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell allegory?+
The correct spelling is "allegory". Remember: ALL-E-GORY tells a story where ALL means something E-lse
Is it allegary or allegory?+
The correct spelling is "allegory", not "allegary".

Other commonly misspelled words

essential establish establishment et cetera

More spelling guides

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