Foundation level · Year 4 · free
call
verb · Say it: KAWL
What it means
Foundationto shout or say something loudly to get someone's attention
Mum had to call us three times before we came in for tea.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- cry
- shout
- yell
More examples
- The coach called Freddie's name when it was his turn to take a penalty.
Where the word comes from
From Old Norse 'kalla', meaning to shout.
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