Word CELL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

cell

🇺🇸 [sɛl]

Meanings

A small, basic unit of life in biology, capable of carrying out essential processes. Cells make up all living organisms, from simple bacteria to complex plants and animals. It can also refer to a small room in a prison or an organizational unit in various systems.

Examples

• Human cells are incredibly complex and can perform many functions.
• The prisoner was locked in a small, dark cell.
• The organization is made up of different cells that coordinate efforts.

Synonyms

unit • compartment • room

Antonyms

organism • system • whole