English

phone

foʊn, foʊ̯n, fəʊ̯n
Meaning: phone; telephone
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: foʊ̯n, fəʊ̯n

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Example sentences

Just then, his phone rang.
Just then, his phone rang.
I have your phone number.
I have your phone number.
She decided to record the concert on her phone.
She decided to record the concert on her phone.
He wrote his phone number on a small piece of paper.
He wrote his phone number on a small piece of paper.
Dan didn't answer his phone, so I suppose that he's busy.
Dan didn't answer his phone, so I suppose that he's busy.

Usage Notes

A common short form of 'telephone'.

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