called
- 01 A1 Beginner
v.to have a particular name.
v.used to specify the name or title of a person, place, or thing.
Simple“I have a cat called Luna who sleeps on my bed every night.”
In context“The small village, called Oakhaven by the locals, does not appear on most maps printed before the nineteenth century.”
UsageOften used in the passive voice (be + called) to introduce a name.
PitfallHe is calling John. He is called John.Use the passive form 'is called' to state someone's name. 'Is calling' means he is using a phone right now.
- 02 A1 Beginner
v.the past tense of calling someone by phone or by shouting their name.
v.the past tense of 'call', indicating a completed action of telephoning or vocal summoning.
Simple“She called me yesterday to talk about our holiday plans.”
In context“The manager called the meeting to order after the final board member arrived and took their seat.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.describing someone who has been asked to come or chosen for a special task.
adj.describing a person who has been summoned or feels a divine or professional vocation.
Simple“He felt called to help people and decided to become a doctor.”
In context“In many traditional narratives, the hero is a called individual who must leave their home to fulfill a destiny they did not choose.”
Usage called on the government · called the decision · called the police