English

call

kɔːɫ, kɑɫ, kɔl
Meaning: to telephone; to shout; to name
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: kɑɫ, kɔl

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base call
3rd person singular present calls
Present participle calling
Past called
Will future will call
Going-to future going to call
Imperative negative don't call / do not call

Example sentences

Please call me later tonight.
Please call me later tonight.
The umpire called a let.
The umpire called a let.
I will call you after I arrive.
I will call you after I arrive.
Someone called while you were out.
Someone called while you were out.
After a long wait, the doctor finally called my name.
After a long wait, the doctor finally called my name.

Usage Notes

Very common verb with multiple meanings including making a phone call or calling out someone's name.

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