Simple meaning
What does Call mean?
Call means to use your voice or a phone to get someone's attention.
Dictionary definition
To speak loudly to someone, name someone, or contact someone.
Example sentences
Call in a sentence
easy
Call me when it is time to play.
medium
The teacher will call each name on the list.
hard
A bird can call to warn others nearby.
Synonyms
Words like Call
shoutUse when calling loudly.
phoneUse when contacting someone by telephone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ignoreUse when someone does not respond or pay attention.
silenceUse when no one speaks or calls.
Word family
Call word family
Base word
call
verb
calls
Calls now or often.
verb
called
Called in the past.
verb
calling
Calling now.
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Quick practice
Try Call
Practice 1
What does call usually mean?
Call often means using your voice to reach someone.
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