B2noun 1K

Cell

🇬🇧 UK /["/sel/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sel/"]/

Meaning of Cell

the smallest unit of living matter that can exist on its own. All plants and animals are made up of cells.

In simple words: A small room or a basic unit of life.

Cell in a sentence

• red and white **blood cells**
• brain/nerve/cancer cells
• the nucleus of a cell
• Cells divide and form new cells.
• He spent a night in a **prison cell**.
• a photoelectric cell
• a terrorist cell
• Call me on my cell.

How to use Cell

Use 'cell' to refer to biological cells in science or small rooms in prisons. Avoid in casual contexts for non-medical meanings.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'tiny room' used for a person, like a 'cell' in a prison.

Related words

Collocations with Cell

• dead
• living
• healthy
• create
• form
• grow
• divide
• develop
• form
• division
• growth
• proliferation
• the nucleus of a cell
• monk’s
• nun’s
• jail
• in a/​the cell
• monk’s
• nun’s
• jail
• in a/​the cell

Synonyms for Cell

• room
• compartment
• unit
• module
• component

Opposites of Cell

• whole
• entity

Common mistakes with Cell

• Confused with 'sell' when speaking.
• Using 'cell' only for prisons and ignoring biological context.
• Mixing up 'cell phone' with 'cellular phone'.

Frequently asked questions about Cell

What does Cell mean?

A small room or a basic unit of life.

What is the definition of Cell?

the smallest unit of living matter that can exist on its own. All plants and animals are made up of cells.

How do you use Cell in a sentence?

red and white **blood cells**

Can you give another example of Cell?

brain/nerve/cancer cells

What are synonyms for Cell?

Common alternatives include room, compartment, unit, module, component.

What is the opposite of Cell?

Opposite meanings include whole, entity.

What words go with Cell?

It commonly pairs with dead, living, healthy, create, form, grow, divide, develop, form, division, growth, proliferation, the nucleus of a cell, monk’s, nun’s, jail, in a/​the cell, monk’s, nun’s, jail, in a/​the cell.

What are common mistakes when using Cell?

Confused with 'sell' when speaking. Using 'cell' only for prisons and ignoring biological context. Mixing up 'cell phone' with 'cellular phone'.

How do you pronounce Cell?

US: /["/sel/"]/, UK: /["/sel/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cell?

Use 'cell' to refer to biological cells in science or small rooms in prisons. Avoid in casual contexts for non-medical meanings.

What CEFR level is Cell?

"Cell" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.