CEFR B1

tale

noun

Meaning

A story, especially one that is imaginary or untrue, or a piece of gossip.

Examples

She told a long tale about her adventures in the jungle.
He spun a yarn, a tale of woe and hardship.

Synonyms: story, narrative, account, chronicle

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tale (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /teɪl/

Definition

A story, especially one that is imaginary or untrue, or a piece of gossip.

Examples

She told a long tale about her adventures in the jungle.
He spun a yarn, a tale of woe and hardship.
The children loved listening to fairy tales before bedtime.

How to Use tale

tale of (prepositional phrase): A story about a specific subject or theme. — "It's a tale of love and loss."

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