Cool MateMobile
UK /["/ˈməʊbaɪl/"]/US /["/ˈməʊbl/"]/
Definition
connected with mobile phones, tablets, etc.
In simple words: Able to move easily or designed for movement.
Examples
- She prefers to read on her mobile device rather than a computer.
- The company launched a new mobile application for online shopping.
- The mobile data plan allows you to use the internet on your phone.
- He is always on the move, feeling very mobile.
- Mobile users can access the website easily from their phones.
Usage notes
Commonly used to describe phones or devices that can be used on the go. Not appropriate for describing stationary objects.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'mobile' as in 'move-able' – it's something that can go anywhere!
Collocations
- be
- become
- get
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- be
- become
- get
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- be
- become
- get
- extremely
- fairly
- very
Synonyms
- portable
- movable
- transportable
Antonyms
- immobile
- stationary
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'movable' which is more about physical ability.
- Used in place of 'cellular' when specifically referring to phones.
- Mistakenly capitalized when referring to mobile technology.