A1verb 1K

Call

🇬🇧 UK /["/kɔːl/","/kɔːlz/","/kɔːld/","/ˈkɔːlɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kɔːl/","/kɔːlz/","/kɔːld/","/ˈkɔːlɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Call

to give somebody/something a particular name; to use a particular name or title when you are talking to somebody

In simple words: to shout or say someone's name loudly

Call in a sentence

• I will call you later this evening.
• Please call for help if you need it.
• He decided to call the meeting to order.
• They always call each other on weekends.
• The teacher will call the students by their names.
• We can call this project a success.
• The dog will call for its owner when it's hungry.
• She received a call from her friend yesterday.

How to use Call

Use 'call' when you want to get someone's attention or talk to them on the phone. Avoid using it in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

call + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'call' as a loud shout - imagine calling your friend from across a park.

Related words

Collocations with Call

• commonly
• frequently
• formerly
• by
• you could hardly call something…
• you would hardly call something…
• back
• ahead
• free
• commonly
• frequently
• formerly
• by
• you could hardly call something…
• you would hardly call something…
• softly
• loudly
• out
• for
• to
• softly
• loudly
• out
• for
• to

Synonyms for Call

• recall
• recall
• question

Opposites of Call

• hang up
• ignore

Common mistakes with Call

• 'Call' is sometimes confused with 'name' (e.g. 'I call him Tom' instead of 'I named him Tom').
• 'Call' can be misused as a noun when it should be a verb (e.g. 'I make a call' instead of using 'call' directly).

Frequently asked questions about Call

What does Call mean?

to shout or say someone's name loudly

What is the definition of Call?

to give somebody/something a particular name; to use a particular name or title when you are talking to somebody

How do you use Call in a sentence?

I will call you later this evening.

Can you give another example of Call?

Please call for help if you need it.

What are synonyms for Call?

Common alternatives include recall, recall, question.

What is the opposite of Call?

Opposite meanings include hang up, ignore.

What words go with Call?

It commonly pairs with commonly, frequently, formerly, by, you could hardly call something…, you would hardly call something…, back, ahead, free, commonly, frequently, formerly, by, you could hardly call something…, you would hardly call something…, softly, loudly, out, for, to, softly, loudly, out, for, to.

What are common mistakes when using Call?

'Call' is sometimes confused with 'name' (e.g. 'I call him Tom' instead of 'I named him Tom'). 'Call' can be misused as a noun when it should be a verb (e.g. 'I make a call' instead of using 'call' directly).

How do you pronounce Call?

US: /["/kɔːl/","/kɔːlz/","/kɔːld/","/ˈkɔːlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kɔːl/","/kɔːlz/","/kɔːld/","/ˈkɔːlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Call?

Use 'call' when you want to get someone's attention or talk to them on the phone. Avoid using it in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Call?

"Call" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.