Meaning of the word cell in English
What does cell mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cell
US /sel/
UK /sel/
Noun
1.
a small room in a prison or monastery
Example:
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The prisoner was confined to a solitary cell.
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Monks live in small cells within the monastery.
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2.
the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane
Example:
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All living things are made up of cells.
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Plant cells have a cell wall.
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4.
a mobile phone
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I left my cell at home.
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Can you call me on my cell?
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