Simple meaning
What does Telephone mean?
Telephone means a device for talking over distance.
Dictionary definition
A device used to speak with someone over distance.
Example sentences
Telephone in a sentence
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The class used telephone in a vocabulary sentence.
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Synonyms
Words like Telephone
phoneUse for voice communication at a distance.
termUse for a word or expression in language study.
Antonyms
Opposite words
letterUse for written communication sent physically.
confusionUse when meaning is unclear or mixed up.
Word family
Telephone word family
Base word
telephone
noun
telephones
Plural form of telephone when used as a countable noun.
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What does telephone mean?
Telephone means telephone means a device for talking over distance.
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