Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phone
noun
/foʊn/
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Definition
A device used for communication that converts sound into electrical signals and vice versa.
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Examples
- She picked up the phone to call her friend.
- He spent hours chatting on the phone.
- With the new smartphone, you can also access the internet.
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Meaning
A phone allows people to talk to one another over distances, often using a network.
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Synonyms
- telephone
- cellphone
- mobile