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dialled

Dialled (verb) means British and Canadian spelling of the past tense of dial: entered a phone number. Example: “She dialled the emergency number as soon as she saw the smoke.”

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British and Canadian spelling of the past tense of dial: entered a phone number.
"She dialled the emergency number as soon as she saw the smoke."

How to use dialled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPast tense of "dial," spelled with a double L in British and Canadian English.

UK vs US

British/Canadian English doubles the L ("dialled"); American English typically uses "dialed."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dialled” mean?

The word “dialled” means british and Canadian spelling of the past tense of dial: entered a phone number. In plain terms, past tense of "dial," spelled with a double L in British and Canadian English.

How do you use “dialled” in a sentence?

Here is “dialled” used in a sentence: “She dialled the emergency number as soon as she saw the smoke.”

What part of speech is “dialled”?

“Dialled” is a verb.

What is the meaning of dialled?

"dialled" (verb) means british and Canadian spelling of the past tense of dial: entered a phone number.

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