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tail

Pronunciation: [teɪl]

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Learn how to use tail in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “animal anatomy”

(noun) the long, back part of an animal's body that often moves around. It's used for balance, communication, or showing emotions. Think of a dog wagging its tail when it's happy.

Example

The cat swished its tail happily as it played with the toy.

Example

The dog didn't wag its tail because it was scared.

Example

What does a dog do with its tail when it's excited?

Context: “position”

(noun) the part that hangs down or trails behind something, like the end of a comet or the back of a kite. It's like the part that follows after the main thing.

Example

The comet had a bright tail that stretched across the sky.

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The tail of the kite got tangled in the tree and couldn't fly.

Example

What do you see at the tail of a comet?

Context: “following”

(verb) to follow someone closely or secretly. It's like when you try to sneak up behind your friend when they don’t notice you.

Example

The detective decided to tail the suspect to gather more clues.

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He didn't tail her at all; he lost her in the crowd.

Example

Are you planning to tail your sister when she goes out?

Context: “completion”

(verb) to attach something at the end of another thing. It's like finishing off a project by adding the last touch.

Example

She decided to tail the new artwork with a pretty frame.

Example

He didn't tail the project correctly, and it looked incomplete.

Example

Can you tail your report with a conclusion?

How to pronounce tail

Pronunciation: [teɪl]

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