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Phones

🇬🇧 UK //fəʊnz// 🇺🇸 US //foʊnz//

Meaning of Phones

Devices for communication that can make calls and send text messages.

In simple words: Devices used to make calls and send messages.

Phones in a sentence

• Many people use their phones to stay connected with family.
• He has three old phones that he keeps as backups.
• Smartphones have changed the way we use phones.
• Different brands produce unique features in their phones.
• Public transportation often provides charging stations for phones.
• During the conference, everyone had their phones out for notes.

How to use Phones

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often used to refer to mobile devices, but can also mean landlines. 'Phones' is plural and refers to more than one device.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Imagine a 'phone' ringing to remind you it can be plural, as in 'phones'.

Related words

Collocations with Phones

• mobile phones
• smartphones
• landline phones
• cell phones
• burner phones

Synonyms for Phones

• mobile
• cell phone
• smartphone
• landline
• telephone

Opposites of Phones

• disconnect
• offline

Common mistakes with Phones

• Confusing 'phone' with 'phones' when referring to multiple devices.
• Using 'phone' as a plural form instead of 'phones'.

Frequently asked questions about Phones

What does Phones mean?

Devices used to make calls and send messages.

What is the definition of Phones?

Devices for communication that can make calls and send text messages.

How do you use Phones in a sentence?

Many people use their phones to stay connected with family.

Can you give another example of Phones?

He has three old phones that he keeps as backups.

What are synonyms for Phones?

Common alternatives include mobile, cell phone, smartphone, landline, telephone.

What is the opposite of Phones?

Opposite meanings include disconnect, offline.

What words go with Phones?

It commonly pairs with mobile phones, smartphones, landline phones, cell phones, burner phones.

What are common mistakes when using Phones?

Confusing 'phone' with 'phones' when referring to multiple devices. Using 'phone' as a plural form instead of 'phones'.

How do you pronounce Phones?

US: //foʊnz//, UK: //fəʊnz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Phones?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often used to refer to mobile devices, but can also mean landlines. 'Phones' is plural and refers to more than one device.