Cool MateMeaning of Calling
Making a phone call or summoning someone.
In simple words: Using a phone to talk to someone or asking someone to come.
Calling in a sentence
- I am calling you to discuss our plans.
- She kept calling until he answered.
- Can you stop calling me at work?
- He is calling for you to join the meeting.
- They were calling their friends to come over.
- I heard someone calling my name outside.
- She's calling to confirm the appointment.
- The teacher is calling the students to line up.
How to use Calling
Used when talking about making a phone call or asking someone to come over. Avoid in very informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
calling + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'call' like a shout to bring someone over.
Related words
Collocations with Calling
- calling someone
- calling out
- calling for help
- phone calling
- calling back
Synonyms for Calling
- ringing
- phoning
- contacting
- summoning
- calling out
Opposites of Calling
- ignoring
Common mistakes with Calling
- Using 'calling' incorrectly as a noun without context.
- Confusing 'calling' with 'called' in past tense.
- Not using 'calling for' when asking someone to come.
Calling appears in
Calling in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
اتصال
استخدام الهاتف للتحدث مع شخص ما أو طلب حضوره.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ডাকা, ফোন করা
কারো সাথে ফোনে কথা বলার জন্য ফোন ব্যবহার করা বা কাউকে আসতে বলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Anruf, Rufen
Jemanden anrufen oder bitten, zu kommen.
- SpanishEspañol
Llamada
Usar el teléfono para hablar con alguien o pedirle que venga.
- Persianفارسی
تماس گرفتن
استفاده از تلفن برای صحبت با کسی یا درخواست از کسی برای آمدن.
- FrenchFrançais
Appel, Appeler
Utiliser le téléphone pour parler à quelqu'un ou demander à quelqu'un de venir.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बुलाना
किसी से बात करने के लिए फ़ोन का इस्तेमाल करना या किसी को आने के लिए कहना।
- ItalianItaliano
Chiamata
Usare il telefono per parlare con qualcuno o chiedere a qualcuno di venire.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ligando, Chamando
Usando o telefone para falar com alguém ou pedindo para alguém vir.
- RussianРусский
Звонок, Вызов
Использование телефона для разговора с кем-либо или просьба к кому-либо прийти.
- Urduاردو
کالنگ
کسی سے بات کرنے کے لیے فون استعمال کرنا یا کسی کو آنے کے لیے کہنا۔
- Chinese中文
打电话, 叫唤
用电话跟别人说话，或者让别人过来。
More words like Calling
- Ringing
- Are you okay
A polite inquiry about someone's well-being.
- Uh, yeah
An informal phrase expressing agreement or acknowledgment.
- You are a lifesaver
A phrase used to express gratitude to someone who has helped or solved a problem.
- Thank you
An expression used to show gratitude.
- We can't thank you enough
An expression of deep gratitude.
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Frequently asked questions about Calling
What does Calling mean?
Using a phone to talk to someone or asking someone to come.
What is the definition of Calling?
Making a phone call or summoning someone.
How do you use Calling in a sentence?
I am calling you to discuss our plans.
Can you give another example of Calling?
She kept calling until he answered.
What are synonyms for Calling?
Common alternatives include ringing, phoning, contacting, summoning, calling out.
What is the opposite of Calling?
Opposite meanings include ignoring.
What words go with Calling?
It commonly pairs with calling someone, calling out, calling for help, phone calling, calling back.
What are common mistakes when using Calling?
Using 'calling' incorrectly as a noun without context. Confusing 'calling' with 'called' in past tense. Not using 'calling for' when asking someone to come.
How do you pronounce Calling?
US: //ˈkɔlɪŋ//, UK: //ˈkɔːlɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Calling?
Used when talking about making a phone call or asking someone to come over. Avoid in very informal contexts.