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    Learn English > English lessons and exercises > English test #96546: Say or Tell
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    Say or Tell


    Both verbs say and tell have similar meanings -to communicate with someone, although they are used differently.

    Generally, their use can be expressed as follows:

     You say something.

    You tell someone something.

    You say something to someone .

    She said that she was feeling well.             – not defined to whom has been spoken.

    She told him that she was feeling well.        – the person to whom has been spoken is defined (“told him”)

    She said to him: 'I am not feeling well.'       – the person to whom has been spoken is defined (“said to him”)


    When an order or a piece of advice is given, we use tell:

     Ex: Tell Nadya to turn off this TV.

          He told me not to worry.


    Some phrases are used only with tell:

     Tell (someone) a story.

    Tell (someone) a lie.

    Tell (someone) the truth.

    Tell the future (to foretell).

    Tell the time (He told me it was 4 o'clock).

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