🇬🇧 Tell meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To tell means to say something to someone so they can know it, like giving them information, a story, or a secret with your words.

I told my video game I’d only play for five minutes; it told me that was the funniest joke ever.

I told my brain to remember my homework, but my brain told me it was on vacation.

When I tell my dog to sit, he lies down, rolls over, and invents his own dance move instead.

The teacher told us to be quiet, and my stomach loudly told everyone it wanted snacks instead.

The alarm clock tells me to wake up, and I tell it to mind its own business.

Anna sees a small cat under a bush. She wants to tell her dad. She runs to tell him, "The cat is hurt." He can tell it is sad and will tell Mom to bring a box. They tell soft words to the cat. The cat opens its eyes and Anna tells, "You are safe."

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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