phone

A device that lets you speak to someone who is somewhere else.

• The phone is ringing.
• He answered the phone in the kitchen.
• Can I use your phone to call home?

How to use it: on the phone (She was on the phone when I arrived.)

Similar words: telephone

Common phrases: answer the phone, phone number, on the phone

A small mobile device used for calls, messages, the internet, photos, and apps.

• My phone needs charging.
• She took a photo with her phone.
• Have you downloaded the app on your phone?

Similar words: smartphone

Common phrases: charge your phone, phone screen, phone app

A device you use to speak to people far away, often also for messages, pictures, and the internet.

• My phone is in my bag.
• She answered the phone immediately.
• Have you charged your phone?

Similar words: telephone

Common phrases: mobile phone, answer the phone, on the phone

To speak to someone by telephone.

• Please phone me tomorrow.
• He phoned the hotel yesterday.
• Can you phone home before dinner?

How to use it: phone someone (I will phone my sister tonight.)

Similar words: call, telephone, ring

Common phrases: phone someone, phone home, phone the office