Definition

To live in a small room, often used for prisoners or for keeping animals.

Example

The prisoners were forced to cell together in a cramped space.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the guy who had to cell with someone he didn't like?

Yeah, that sounds really tough!

I can't imagine having to cell with a stranger for that long.

Right? It must be so uncomfortable all the time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A small unit or compartment that can hold something, often used in contexts like spreadsheets, biology, or prisons.

Example

The scientist studied the cell under a microscope to understand its structure.

Conversation

Did you see how I highlighted that cell in the spreadsheet?

Yeah, it really makes the important data stand out.

I think using color coding helps organize everything in each cell.

Definition

To store something in a small compartment or unit, like a honeycomb.

Example

Bees cell their honey in hexagonal shapes.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen how bees cell their honey?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they store it.

I watched a documentary about it last week.

Root Explanation

Cell → The word originates from Latin 'cella' (meaning a small room or chamber). It refers to a small enclosed space, which is how the term is used in biology to describe the basic structural unit of living organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small room' ('cella') to remember that a cell is a tiny unit that makes up living things.

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