Word PHONE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

phone

🇺🇸 [fəʊn]

Meanings

A communication device that transmits sound over long distances, typically used for voice conversations. Modern phones can also send text messages, access the internet, and perform various digital functions. It can be a mobile device or a fixed landline.

Examples

• I forgot my phone at home, so I couldn't call anyone.
• He uses his phone to check emails throughout the day.
• She answered the phone quickly when it rang.

Synonyms

mobile • cellphone • smartphone

Antonyms

tablet • computer • landline