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1. telephone
noun. ['ˈtɛləˌfoʊn'] electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds.
Antonyms
Etymology
- telephone (English)
- -phone (English)
- φωνή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- tele- (English)
- τῆλε (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
2. telephone
verb. ['ˈtɛləˌfoʊn'] get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- telephone (English)
- -phone (English)
- φωνή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- tele- (English)
- τῆλε (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. number
noun. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals.
Synonyms
Etymology
- number (English)
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. number
noun. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] a concept of quantity involving zero and units.
Synonyms
Etymology
- number (English)
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. number
verb. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] add up in number or quantity.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- number (English)
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. number
noun. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] the number is used in calling a particular telephone.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- number (English)
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. number
noun. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program.
Synonyms
Etymology
- number (English)
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. number
noun. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] one of a series published periodically.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- number (English)
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. number
verb. ['ˈnʌmbɝ'] give numbers to.
Etymology
- number (English)
- noumbre (Anglo-Norman)
- nombre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))