What does "cell-phone" mean in English?
"cell-phone" is an English noun at CEFR level A2. The example sentences on this page show how it is used in context.
cell-phone /sɛlfoʊn/ · noun · CEFR A2. English translation of "cell-phone".
Translation and Meaning
- Word: cell-phone
- Language: English
- IPA: /sɛlfoʊn/
- CEFR Level: A2
- Part of speech: noun
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Example Sentences
- My cell-phone is in my bag on the chair.
- He forgot his cell-phone at the cafe yesterday.
- Please turn off your cell-phone before the film starts.
When and How to Use "cell-phone"
Study "cell-phone" in context to notice common word order and the words it appears with. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 material, it is a practical word to learn early in your English study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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What CEFR level is "cell-phone"?
"cell-phone" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords English vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "cell-phone"?
"cell-phone" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
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My cell-phone is in my bag on the chair.
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