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Meaning of the word phone in English

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phone

US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
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Noun

a telephone

Example:
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Can I use your phone to make a quick call?
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My new smart phone has a great camera.
Synonym:
telephone mobile cellphone handset

Verb

to contact someone by telephone

Example:
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I'll phone you later to discuss the details.
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She phoned her mother every day.
Synonym:
call ring dial
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