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telephoning

/ˈtɛləˌfoʊnɪŋ/ /ˈtɛləˌfoʊnɪŋɡ/

Meanings
verb
To (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.

Examples :

"I was telephoning my mother to wish her a happy birthday. "
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Related Words

Illustration attempt

attempt noun

/əˈtɛmpt/

The action of trying at something.

"It was worth the attempt."

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

Illustration contact

contact noun

/ˈkɒntækt/ /kənˈtækt/

The act of touching physically; being in close association.

"The contact between the two teams was fierce during the soccer match. "

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration someone

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

Illustration telephone

telephone noun

/ˈtɛləfəʊn/ /ˈtɛləfoʊn/

A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

"My grandmother uses the telephone to talk to her friends every week. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration disrupted

disrupted verb

/dɪsˈrʌptɪd/ /dɪzˈrʌptɪd/

To throw into confusion or disorder.

"The loud music from the street fair disrupted my studying. "

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throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

Illustration birthday

birthday noun

/ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/

The anniversary of the day on which someone is born.

"My sister's birthday is next week, and we're planning a party. "

Illustration message

message noun

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

"My teacher gave a message to the class about the upcoming exam. "

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texting verb

/ˈtɛkstɪŋ/

To send a text message to; i.e. to transmit text using the Short Message Service (SMS), or a similar service, between communications devices, particularly mobile phones.

"My mom is texting me to ask if I'm coming home for dinner. "