Simple meaning
What does Tell mean?
Tell means to say or explain something to someone.
Dictionary definition
To give information using words.
Example sentences
Tell in a sentence
easy
Tell me your favorite word.
medium
The chart can tell us how many points we scored.
hard
Details in a story tell readers what a character cares about.
Synonyms
Words like Tell
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Tell word family
Base word
tell
verb
tells
Tells now or often.
verb
told
Told in the past.
verb
telling
Giving information now.
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Quick practice
Try Tell
Practice 1
Which word is closest in meaning to tell?
Tell and say both use words to share meaning.
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