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Telephone
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Meanings of Telephone
Verb
- To call someone on the phone to talk to them.
- To send a message to someone by using the phone.
Noun
- A telephone is a device that lets you talk to someone far away by using wires or signals.
- A fun game where you whisper a message to someone, and they pass it along to see how it changes.
Explanation of the word: Telephone
A telephone is a device that lets you call someone and talk to them. You can use it to hear their voice, even if they are not in the same place as you.
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Translations for the word: Telephone
hindi
टेलीफोन
ṭelīphon
टेलीफोन
ṭelīphon
फोन
phon
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Telephone
What does 'telephone' mean?
A telephone is a device that lets people talk to each other over long distances by sending sound through wires or signals.
How do you pronounce 'telephone'?
You say 'telephone' like this: 'tel-uh-phone'.
What is the origin of the word 'telephone'?
The word 'telephone' comes from two Greek words: 'tele' meaning 'far' and 'phone' meaning 'voice' or 'sound'.
What is the meaning of 'telephone' in Kannada?
The word 'telephone' in Kannada is 'ದೂರವಾಣಿ' (Dūravāṇi).