English

tell

tɛl, tɛɫ
Meaning: to give information to someone
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: tɛɫ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base tell
3rd person singular present tells
Present participle telling
Past told
Will future will tell
Going-to future going to tell
Imperative negative don't tell / do not tell

Example sentences

She told me a very funny joke.
She told me a very funny joke.
Tell me more about your trip.
Tell me more about your trip.
Tell me more about your trip.
Tell me more about your trip.
Could you tell me the way to the station?
Could you tell me the way to the station?
I believe that she is telling the truth.
I believe that she is telling the truth.

Usage Notes

Used when conveying information, instructions, or stories to another person.

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