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Telephone

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtelɪfəʊn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtelɪfəʊn/"]/

Meaning of Telephone

a system for talking to somebody else over long distances, using wires or radio; a machine used for this

In simple words: A device used to talk to people who are far away.

Telephone in a sentence

• I called my friend on the telephone to talk about the weekend.
• The old telephone was still working, even though it was very dusty.
• You can reach me on my mobile telephone if you need to.
• He prefers to use a telephone instead of sending text messages.
• In the past, people used a telephone to stay connected across distances.
• Someone is calling, can you answer the telephone?
• She placed the telephone back on the receiver after the call.

How to use Telephone

Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Can be used informally among friends and formally in business contexts. Avoid using 'phone' in very formal documents.

Grammar pattern

telephone + object (e.g., telephone someone)

Memory hint

Think of 'tell-a-phone' as a phone that tells you things.

Related words

Collocations with Telephone

• public
• office
• cellular
• use
• be on
• have
• ring
• number
• book
• directory
• by telephone
• on the telephone
• over the telephone
• public
• office
• cellular
• use
• be on
• have
• ring
• number
• book
• directory
• by telephone
• on the telephone
• over the telephone

Synonyms for Telephone

• phone
• cell phone
• smartphone
• mobile
• landline

Opposites of Telephone

• telegraph
• letter

Common mistakes with Telephone

• Confused with 'telephony', which refers to the technology behind telephones.
• Using 'telephon' as a spelling variant, which is incorrect.
• Saying 'call to telephone' instead of 'telephone someone'.

Frequently asked questions about Telephone

What does Telephone mean?

A device used to talk to people who are far away.

What is the definition of Telephone?

a system for talking to somebody else over long distances, using wires or radio; a machine used for this

How do you use Telephone in a sentence?

I called my friend on the telephone to talk about the weekend.

Can you give another example of Telephone?

The old telephone was still working, even though it was very dusty.

What are synonyms for Telephone?

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

What is the opposite of Telephone?

Opposite meanings include telegraph, letter.

What words go with Telephone?

It commonly pairs with public, office, cellular, use, be on, have, ring, number, book, directory, by telephone, on the telephone, over the telephone, public, office, cellular, use, be on, have, ring, number, book, directory, by telephone, on the telephone, over the telephone.

What are common mistakes when using Telephone?

Confused with 'telephony', which refers to the technology behind telephones. Using 'telephon' as a spelling variant, which is incorrect. Saying 'call to telephone' instead of 'telephone someone'.

How do you pronounce Telephone?

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

When should I use Telephone?

Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Can be used informally among friends and formally in business contexts. Avoid using 'phone' in very formal documents.

What CEFR level is Telephone?

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