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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