Basic Details
Word: Phone
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A device that allows people to talk to each other over distances.
Synonyms: Telephone, mobile, cell phone
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- On the phone: Referring to someone who is currently speaking or communicating via phone. Example: "I can't talk right now; I'm on the phone with my friend."
- Phoning it in: To do something with minimal effort, as if you were just going through the motions. Example: "He was clearly phoning it in during the last match; he didnt put in any effort."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I called my grandmother on the phone to wish her a happy birthday.
Example 2: My phone rang loudly during the movie, which made everyone turn to look at me.
Example 3: She has a special ringtone for her best friend's calls on her phone.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first phone call was made by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876? He famously said, "Mr Watson, come here, I want to see you," to his assistant.
Famous Quote
"The telephone is a good way to talk to people without having to see them." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "phone" mean?
a) A device for making clothes
b) A device for communicating over distances
c) A type of drink
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) A device for communicating over distances
2. Which of these is a synonym of "phone"?
a) Hospital
b) Telephone
c) Bicycle
d) Table
Answer: b) Telephone
3. Which sentence uses "phone" correctly?
a) I phone my homework every night.
b) She bought a new phone and loves it.
c) He runs to the phone daily.
d) The phone danced at the party.
Answer: b) She bought a new phone and loves it.
4. Which idiom means having a conversation through a phone?
a) On the phone
b) Phoning it in
c) Cold calling
d) Talk the legs off a dog
Answer: a) On the phone
5. What is the opposite of "phone"?
a) N/A
b) Book
c) Pen
d) Maple
Answer: a) N/A
