Phoned: meaning, definitions and examples

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phoned

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

The term 'phoned' is the simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'phone.' It refers to the act of using a telephone to contact someone. This action can involve making a call to share information, ask a question, or simply check in with someone. In modern contexts, it can also imply using a mobile device to make a call.

Synonyms

called, contacted, telephoned

Examples of usage

  • I phoned my friend yesterday.
  • She phoned the office to ask about the meeting.
  • They phoned in a complaint about the service.
  • Did you remember to have the technician phoned?
  • He phoned his parents after the trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "phoned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น telefonou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‹เคจ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช angerufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghubungi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะทะฒะพะฝะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zadzwoniล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›ป่ฉฑใ‚’ใ‹ใ‘ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรฉlรฉphonรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llamรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท telefon etti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ™”ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุชุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zavolal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zavolal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“็”ต่ฏไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poklical

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญmtal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะปะตั„ะพะฝ ัะพา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ— แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ telefon etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llamรณ

Etymology

The word 'phone' is derived from the Greek word 'phones,' meaning 'voice' or 'sound.' The term was popularized in the late 19th century with the invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. The term 'phoned' specifically refers to the action associated with the use of this invention. Over time, as telecommunication evolved, the verb usage expanded to include mobile phones and other digital communication forms. Initially, 'phone' was used primarily in reference to landline communication, but with technological advancements, it now encompasses a broader range of devices and methods of communication.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,834, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.