"call" and "called" are both forms of the verb "call", which means to call or address, but there are some subtle differences between them. Next, let's look at other differences between called and called:
1. Different tenses:
"call" can be used to express actions in the simple present tense, simple past tense or future tense. "called" is the past tense and past participle form of "call", indicating the action or state that happened in the past.
Example:
I always call my parents on Sundays. I call my parents every Sunday. )
She called me yesterday and invited me to the party. )
2. Active and passive are different:
"Call" refers to the originating call or address. "Called" refers to the act of passively accepting or being called.
Example:
She telephoned her friends to discuss their plans. )
I was called to the principal's office. )
3. Different sentence structures:
"call" is usually used as a verb, which can be followed by an object or other verb phrases. "called" can be used as the past tense of a transitive verb, usually followed by an object.
Example:
He called his mother for advice. He called his mother for advice. )
They called her name, but she didn't respond. They called her name, but she didn't respond. )
4. Different symmetries:
"Call" can mean that either party calls the other party. "Called" obviously means that someone is called or called.
Example:
I'll call my friend later. I'll call my friend later. )
She called him three times, but he didn't answer. She called him three times, but he didn't answer. )
5. Different grammatical roles:
"call" can be used as the prototype of a verb in a sentence, or as a predicate verb or verb phrase. "called" can be used as the past tense, passive voice or perfect verb form of transitive verbs.
Example:
They call their grandmother every Sunday. They call grandma every Sunday. )
The parcel was called "urgent" by the sender. The parcel was marked "urgent" by the sender. )