cell
Translation
cell, cubicle
Examples
The human body has many cells.
The human body has many cells.
He was locked in a small cell.
He was locked in a small cell.
A battery is made of several cells.
A battery is made of several cells.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) cell the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal The human body has many cells.
((a/the)) cell a small room in which a prisoner is locked up He was locked in a small cell.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compartment, unit
Etymology
From Latin 'cella' meaning 'small room'.
Memory Tips
Think of a small, enclosed space, whether it's in a body, a prison, or a battery. They are all 'cells'.