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tale
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- pronunciation:
- teIl
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an account of a real or made-up event; story.
He told a funny tale about his trip.She loves to read tales about elves and fairies.
- synonyms:
- account, narrative, story, yarn
- similar words:
- allegory, anecdote, fable, fiction, history, myth, parable, romance
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| definition 2: |
a lie; false information.
She tells so many tales that I never believe anything she says.- synonyms:
- fable, falsehood, fiction, invention, lie, story
- similar words:
- fib
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| related words: |
ballad, description, novel, yarn |
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The words tale and tail (a part of some animals) sound alike but have different meanings.
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