call

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

call

past (v2)

called

past participle (v3)

called

present participle

calling

3rd person singular

calls

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

calls

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To reach out with one's voice.

   • That person is hurt; call for help!
   • Why don’t you call me in the morning?
   • "Supper's ready," called Dad from the kitchen.

2. 2.To visit.

   • We could always call on a friend.
   • Our cruise ship called at Bristol Harbour.
   • The engineer called round whilst you were away.

3. 3.To name, identify, or describe.

   • She called foul on their scheme.
   • They call the distance ten miles.
   • A very tall building is called a skyscraper.

4. 4.To declare, or declare in favor of, a predicted or actual result.

   • The captains call the coin toss.
   • He called twelve of the last three recessions.
   • After the third massive failure, John called the whole initiative.

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A cry or shout.

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

2. 2.The characteristic cry of a bird or other animal.

   • That sound is the distinctive call of the cuckoo bird.

3. 3.A beckoning or summoning.

   • I had to yield to the call of the wild.
   • We actually have a call tomorrow, which is a Sunday, right after my bridal shower. I have to make enchiladas for 10 people!
   • Dependance is a perpetual call upon humanity, and a greater incitement to tenderness and pity, than any other motive whatsoever.

4. 4.A telephone conversation; a phone call.

   • I received several phone calls today.
   • I received several calls today.

Overall

Very common· #125

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Common

General reading & writing

Very common

Academic

Uncommon

Literature

Uncommon

Word family

• caller
• recall