phone

Meanings

• noun

  An electronic communication device that transmits and receives sound, data, and information via radio waves or wired connections.

  - "He uses his phone to make calls and send messages."
  - "She forgot her phone at home and couldn't contact her friends."

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Pronunciation

1. /fəʊ̯n/
   
   
   
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2. /foʊ̯n/
   
   
   
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3. /fəʊ̯n/
   
   
   
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4. /foʊ̯n/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

call , ring , telephone

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with phone
dome , home , gone

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. phone (English) : a telephone
   

2. phone (English) : a sound or tone
   

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Variants

List of all variants of phone that leads to same result
phone , phones , phoned , phoning , -phone , -phones , phone card , phone cards , phone-in , phone-ins , phone sex , phone sexes , phone tag , phone tags , phone book

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'phone' comes from the Greek word 'phone', meaning 'sound'. It was first used in the late 19th century to refer to an electrical device for transmitting sound.

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Trivia

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1. The first mobile phone call was made on April 3, 1973, by Martin Cooper of Motorola.

2. The smallest mobile phone ever made is the Nokia 8110 Mini, which measures just 97 x 40 x 15 mm.

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Related Concepts

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1. telephone: A communication device that converts sound into electrical signals, which can be transmitted over long distances and then converted back into sound.

2. mobile phone: A portable telephone that can be used anywhere, as long as there is a network connection.

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Culture

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The phone has played a significant role in modern communication and has been a symbol of connectivity and convenience. It has been featured extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For instance, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Scout describes the phone as a 'magic box' that connects people.

How to Memorize "phone"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding a small, flat device in your hand with a touch screen and buttons. Visualize the device lighting up when you receive a call or a message.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'phone' with the idea of communication and connectivity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Hear And Operate Numerous Devices Everywhere' to remember the word 'phone'.

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