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cell

Pronunciation: [/sɛl/]

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cell: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use cell in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) a tiny unit that makes up all living things, like building blocks. Cells are like small rooms inside our body that do different jobs.

Example

Plants have cells that help them make food through photosynthesis.

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If a cell gets damaged, it may not be able to do its job correctly.

Example

How do cells help our body function?

Context: “prison”

(noun) a small room where someone is kept as a punishment or while awaiting trial. Cells in a prison are like bedrooms, but people can't leave until they are allowed.

Example

The prisoner spent the night in a cell after being arrested.

Example

I hope I never have to stay in a cell like a criminal.

Example

What is the purpose of a prison cell?

How to pronounce cell

Pronunciation: [/sɛl/]

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