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call with nickname vs call by nickname

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Call with nickname' is used when referring to a phone call where the nickname is used during the conversation. 'Call by nickname' is used when referring to addressing someone specifically by their nickname.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 763 views

call with nickname

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a phone call where the nickname is used during the conversation.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that a nickname is being used during a phone call. It implies that the nickname is part of the conversation.

Examples:

  • During the call with my friend, I used his nickname to address him.

Alternatives:

  • Speak with nickname
  • Refer to with nickname
  • Talk with nickname
  • Chat with nickname
  • Communicate with nickname

call by nickname

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to addressing someone specifically by their nickname.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that someone is being addressed by their nickname. It implies that the nickname is the way to refer to that person.

Examples:

  • I always call him by his nickname, 'Buddy'.
  • Jun 24, 2009 ... You can also call by nickname as well. If you have a contact John Smith with nickname “Dad”, you can say “Call Dad” and you'll hear back ...
  • Jan 1, 2015 ... For some reason he's the only one I call by nickname lol.. Read more. Show less. Reply 1. Arutemisu1 year ago · +Exandeth It's such a fun and ...
  • Hi, my name is Ms. McNamara or you can call by nickname Ms. Mac. This is my 4th year at Aurora Academy and I am so excited for the new year! I teach 7th and  ...
  • Hi there...my name is Mashudu Masithi but u can call by nickname Sco...tt.I'm new at North wood,i'm in grade 10 and i would really like to make friends before ...

Alternatives:

  • Address by nickname
  • Refer to by nickname
  • Speak to by nickname
  • Talk to by nickname
  • Communicate with by nickname

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