easy
A plant cell has parts that help it live.
What does Cell mean?
A cell is the smallest part of life.
Dictionary definition
The smallest basic unit of a living thing.
Example sentences
Cell in a sentence
medium
We looked at a cell through a microscope.
hard
Cells are the tiny building blocks that make up living things.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice cell in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Cell
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does cell mean?
Cell means the smallest basic unit of a living thing.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to cell?
Basic unit is close in meaning to cell in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to cell?
Whole organism gives a useful opposite or contrast to cell.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Cell
Voice settings
Sounds like
SEL
Listen, then repeat the word.
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
SEL
Learn
WordCell.
Partnoun.
MeaningCell means A cell is the smallest part of life.
ExampleExample: A plant cell has parts that help it live.
Your turn
Say Cell
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced cell.
Synonyms
Words like Cell
basic unitA similar word or phrase for cell in this meaning.
living unitA similar word or phrase for cell in this meaning.
microscopic unitA similar word or phrase for cell in this meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
whole organismA useful contrast to cell in this meaning.
body systemA useful contrast to cell in this meaning.
Synonym practice
Want to practice cell synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Each cell in the table held one number," then compare close word choices. Practice cell synonyms.
Word family
Cell word family
Base word
cell
noun
cell
Base form.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Cell and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice CELL” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice CELL
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with CELL
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words