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UK//aɪv bɪn ˈkɔːlɪŋ jʊ//US//aɪv bɪn ˈkɔlɪŋ jʊ//

Meaning of I've been calling you

I have repeatedly tried to contact you by phone.

In simple words: I have tried to contact you by phone.

I've been calling you in a sentence

  • I've been calling you all day, where have you been?
  • I've been calling you for hours but no answer.
  • I've been calling you to discuss our plans for tomorrow.
  • I hope you received my messages; I've been calling you.
  • Can you pick up? I've been calling you since this morning.

How to use I've been calling you

Use this phrase to express ongoing or repeated attempts to reach someone by phone. It's informal but suitable for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

calling + object

Memory hint

Imagine a phone ringing continuously, trying to get through!

Related words

Collocations with I've been calling you

  • keep calling
  • try calling
  • stop calling
  • always calling
  • finally calling

Synonyms for I've been calling you

  • I've been reaching out to you
  • I've been trying to contact you
  • I've been dialing your number

Common mistakes with I've been calling you

  • Confusing with 'I called you' for past attempts.
  • Using 'call' instead of 'calling' for continuous meaning.

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Frequently asked questions about I've been calling you

What does I've been calling you mean?

I have tried to contact you by phone.

What is the definition of I've been calling you?

I have repeatedly tried to contact you by phone.

How do you use I've been calling you in a sentence?

I've been calling you all day, where have you been?

Can you give another example of I've been calling you?

I've been calling you for hours but no answer.

What are synonyms for I've been calling you?

Common alternatives include I've been reaching out to you, I've been trying to contact you, I've been dialing your number.

What words go with I've been calling you?

It commonly pairs with keep calling, try calling, stop calling, always calling, finally calling.

What are common mistakes when using I've been calling you?

Confusing with 'I called you' for past attempts. Using 'call' instead of 'calling' for continuous meaning.

How do you pronounce I've been calling you?

US: //aɪv bɪn ˈkɔlɪŋ jʊ//, UK: //aɪv bɪn ˈkɔːlɪŋ jʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I've been calling you?

Use this phrase to express ongoing or repeated attempts to reach someone by phone. It's informal but suitable for casual conversations.