“Speak” vs. “Tell”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 19, 2023
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The difference between “speak” and “tell”
- "Speak" refers to the act of making sounds or words with one's mouth, while "tell" refers to communicating or relaying information to someone.
- "Speak" involves expressing one's thoughts, feelings, or opinions verbally, while "tell" involves giving an account or directing someone to do something.
- "Speak" can refer to engaging in conversation with someone, while "tell" implies one-way communication.
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What is the definition of “speak” and “tell”?
Speak
- To produce words or sounds from one's mouth.
- To express one's thoughts, feelings, or opinions verbally.
- To converse with another person or group.
Tell
- To communicate or relay information to someone.
- To give an account of an event or experience.
- To direct or command someone to do something.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Tell” is the more popular variant on the web.
Speak
1,470,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I would like you to speak a little louder because I can't hear you well.
- Could you speak slower, please? You are talking too fast for me to understand.
- He wasn't sure if he should speak up and share his opinion.
More popular
Tell
3,190,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Can you tell me what time it is, please?
- She always tells the most interesting stories about her travels abroad.
- They had to tell their children that their Grandpa had passed away.
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