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tell

Pronunciation: [/tɛl/]

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tell: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use tell in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(verb) to communicate information, facts, or news to someone. It's when you share a story or give details about something to another person.

Example

She told me all about her vacation.

Example

He didn't tell her the truth about what happened.

Example

Can you tell me what you did yesterday?

Context: “command or request”

(verb) to order or ask someone to do something. It's when you give instructions or ask for a specific action to be taken.

Example

Tell him to call me when he gets home.

Example

She didn't tell them to stop talking during the movie.

Example

Could you tell them to turn off the lights before leaving?

Context: “counting”

(verb) to count, calculate, or state a number. It's when you give a specific number or amount of something.

Example

Can you tell me how many cookies are left?

Example

She couldn't tell the difference between the two paintings.

Example

Do you think you can tell us how much money is in the jar?

How to pronounce tell

Pronunciation: [/tɛl/]

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