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Called

🇬🇧 UK //kɔːld// 🇺🇸 US //kɔld//

Meaning of Called

To communicate with someone by phone.

In simple words: To communicate with someone using a phone.

Called in a sentence

• I called my friend to discuss the party plans.
• She called the office to inquire about job openings.
• He called me yesterday to catch up.
• They called the emergency services during the incident.
• The teacher called on students to answer the question.
• I called out her name in the crowded room.
• He called it a day after working for 12 hours.
• She called her parents to let them know she arrived safely.
• They called for volunteers to help with the event.
• He was called a genius for his innovative ideas.

How to use Called

Use 'called' when referring to phone communication; avoid in very formal writing. 'Called' can also be part of reported speech.

Grammar pattern

call + object

Memory hint

Think of a phone call - you 'call' someone up.

Related words

Collocations with Called

• called for help
• called by phone
• called to action
• called out
• called it quits

Synonyms for Called

• phoned
• contacted
• reached
• dialed
• called upon

Opposites of Called

• ignored
• neglected

Common mistakes with Called

• Confused with 'called' as past tense of 'call' vs 'called' in direct speech.
• Using 'called' without a subject can cause confusion about who initiated the call.

Frequently asked questions about Called

What does Called mean?

To communicate with someone using a phone.

What is the definition of Called?

To communicate with someone by phone.

How do you use Called in a sentence?

I called my friend to discuss the party plans.

Can you give another example of Called?

She called the office to inquire about job openings.

What are synonyms for Called?

Common alternatives include phoned, contacted, reached, dialed, called upon.

What is the opposite of Called?

Opposite meanings include ignored, neglected.

What words go with Called?

It commonly pairs with called for help, called by phone, called to action, called out, called it quits.

What are common mistakes when using Called?

Confused with 'called' as past tense of 'call' vs 'called' in direct speech. Using 'called' without a subject can cause confusion about who initiated the call.

How do you pronounce Called?

US: //kɔld//, UK: //kɔːld//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Called?

Use 'called' when referring to phone communication; avoid in very formal writing. 'Called' can also be part of reported speech.