'phone

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
Dated form of phone. UK, alt-of, dated
"“I wonder if Miss Fulton has forgotten?” “I expect so,” said Harry. “Is she on the ’phone?”"

Verb

1
Dated form of phone. UK, alt-of, dated

Synonyms

call call earphone ring telephone telephone

Example

"“I wonder if Miss Fulton has forgotten?” “I expect so,” said Harry. “Is she on the ’phone?”"

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