Can you use a Level 2 spell slot for a Level 1 spell?

In D&D 5E, you can use a spell slot of any level equal or greater to the spell's level to cast a spell. So, as an example, Burning Hands can be cast with any spell slot - since it is a 1st level spell. Some spells have increased potency or effect when upcast - this rule appears in the text for the spell.
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Can I use a higher level spell slot for a lower level spell?

Whilst a lower tier spell slot doesn't have enough energy to cast a higher level spell, you can always cast a lower tier spell using a higher level slot. Spells usually become stronger if you “upcast” them by using a more powerful spell slot than the minimum required.
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How do second level spell slots work?

When a spellcaster casts a spell using a slot that is of a higher level than the spell, the spell assumes the higher level for that casting. For instance, if Umara casts magic missile using one of her 2nd--level slots, that magic missile is 2nd level. Effectively, the spell expands to fill the slot it is put into.
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Can you use multiple spell slots for one spell?

Yes. You can cast any spell you have prepared as many times as you have slots. So say you have three 1st level slots and you prepared magic missile, shield, and mage armor. You can cast any one of them upto 3 times since you have 3 slots.
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How do spell slot levels work?

1) Spell slots tell you how many spells of each level you can cast. A third level full caster has two second level spots and four first level slots. 2) Casting any spell requires expending a spell slot equal to or greater than the spells level.
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D&D Spellcasting Explained | Part 1

Do cantrips count as spells?

Yes, cantrips are spells. They ate specially defined as level 0 spells in the PHB. So, if a description references a spell, with no level or slot reference, then cantrips are included.
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Can you cast 2 Cantrips in one turn?

Well, yes. You can't cast two spells of 1st-level or higher in the same turn, but you can cast as many cantrips as you have actions for. If you cast a spell of 1st-level or higher - or a cantrip - as a bonus action, you can still cast a cantrip as your action.
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Can I use a higher level spell slot?

You can cast any spell at a higher level slot, it just may not give you anything extra. One spell, one slot. It can be a waste and often there are more powerful spells you can cast with that slot that give a similar effect (if the spell doesn't scale), but you can do it.
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Can you have more spell slots than your level?

There are no general rules limiting the number of spell slots. The Spellcasting rules only say: Thus, each spellcasting class's description... includes a table showing how many spell slots of each spell level a character can use at each character level.
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Can you cast a 2nd level spell with a 3rd level slot?

When a spellcaster casts a spell using a slot that is of a higher level than the spell, the spell assumes the higher level for that casting. For instance, if Umara casts magic missile using one of her 2nd-level slots, that magic missile is 2nd level. Effectively, the spell expands to fill the slot it is put into.
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Can you use 2 spells in a turn 5e?

A spell cast with a bonus action is especially swift. You must use a bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that you haven't already taken a bonus action this turn. You can't cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action.
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Are spell slots shared?

In 5e you can share spells slots between all your casting classes. You must however be a level 5 cleric to learn level 5 cleric spells. If you have level 5 slots for Druid then take one level in cleric, you can only cast the level one cleric spells you know.
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What is the most damaging level 2 spell?

10 Aganazzar's Scorcher. In a confined area like a hallway, this is perhaps the best damage-dealing second level spell. Aganazzar's Scorcher is basically a flamethrower that extends 30' from the caster for one turn; previous editions had this effect last two turns (but one is actually better).
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Can a wizard copy higher level spells?

The Player's Handbook is quite plain on this point: the wizard can copy wizard spells of 1st or higher level as long as the wizard has spell slots of that level. For example, a 6th-level wizard has 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-level spell slots.
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Can you use a higher spell slot 5e?

You can cast a spell with a higher level slot to possibly have it work better, but you cannot downcast a spell, as that slot just doesn't provide the energy required to make the spell work.
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Are spell slots universal?

Yes to all. The spells slots you have available to use are those on the Multiclass Caster table, and you can use them for any known and prepared spells of appropriate level. Cleric spells must be prepared each day and can only be prepared according to your Cleric level.
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Do failed spells use a spell slot?

The failed spell's associated spell slot or use per day is considered to be used. This is in contrast to some conditions that prohibit the casting of spells. For example, a silenced character cannot even attempt to cast a spell with a verbal component, so a spell slot is not consumed.
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Can you cast revivify at a higher level?

if i want to cast revivify (lvl 3 spell), could i use a 4th lvl spell slot to do it? even if its not up-castable? Yes, you can always "upcast" something. there is just sometimes no extra benefit to it that's all.
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Can you cast two cantrips if one is a bonus action?

[…] A spell cast with a bonus action is especially swift. You must use a bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that you haven't already taken a bonus action this turn. You can't cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action.
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Can cantrips be cast infinitely?

If you can cast a cantrip, you can cast it unlimited times. Yes, one can still cast cantrips, even after using all spell slots 1st level and above. as many increase in power with gain in levels.
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Can you cast two cantrips if you have two attacks?

No. The only way to cast two cantrips on a turn is if one of them is a bonus action (such as through Quicken metamagic, or if you use an action surge.) The "Attack" action and the "Cast a Spell" action are mutually exclusive. One other way to get two cantrips off.
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Are cantrips worth it?

They make for reliable damage dealers or indispensable utility and don't cost any of your precious spell slots to cast. How many you get depends on your class, and some half-casters like Paladins don't get any at all. With this in mind, you'll want to build your D&D arsenal intelligently.
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Do racial cantrips count against cantrips known?

It does not count against the amount you already know. Each feat will say how it works separately. Some add to your existing pool, others will provide them as separate spells. Racial spells are separate from your class spells.
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Can you prepare cantrips?

Specifically, it appears that cantrips are now considered 0-level spells and can be prepared like any other spell. Further, like other prepared spells, they can be swapped out after a Long Rest.
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