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call vs call back

call back vs call

call is a noun but call back is not a noun.

call and call back both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
call Yes No Yes No
call back No No Yes No
As verbs, call back is a hyponym of call; that is, call back is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than call:
  • call: order, request, or command to come
  • call back: summon to return
Other hyponyms of call include cite, summon, summons, beep, recall, call in, lift, muster, hail, summon, call up, mobilise, mobilize, rally.
call (noun) call back (noun)
(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
a visit in an official or professional capacity
a brief social visit
the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
a method of contacting a person by phone
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
the characteristic sound produced by a bird
a request
a demand
a demand for a show of hands in a card game
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
call (verb) call back (verb)
rouse somebody from sleep with a call recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of summon to return
consider or regard as being return or repeat a telephone call
utter in a loud voice or announce cause to be returned
ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
assign a specified (usually proper) name to
utter a characteristic note or cry
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
order, request, or command to come
indicate a decision in regard to
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
utter a sudden loud cry
make a prediction about; tell in advance
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
present for redemption before maturation
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
order or request or give a command for
give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
demand payment of (a loan)
pay a brief visit
call a meeting; invite or command to meet
make a stop in a harbour
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
Difference between call and call back

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