word
Tell
Tehl
/ˈtɛl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
tell
Dictionary meaning
Mark as different.
Examples
- I could tell that they were unhappy, but I didn't know what I could do about it.
- I was debating whether or not I should tell who chipped the table when the door opened.
Synonyms: separate
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