call

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[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /kɔːɫ/
• SAMPA: /kO:5/
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[change] Noun

Singular call

Plural calls

1. A telephone conversation.

   I made a phone call to someone today.

2. A visit to someone.

   I paid a call to a friend.

3. A cry or shout.

   He heard a call from the other side of the room.

4. The cry of a bird or animal.

   Cuckoo birds have a unique call.

[change] Verb

Plain form call

Third-person singular calls

Past tense called

Past participle called

Present participle calling

1. To cry or shout.

   I can't see you. Call out to me so I can find you.

2. To give a name to.

   What are you going to call that?