Understanding the difference between these commonly confused words
A commonly used word in English vocabulary. Check our dictionary for the complete definition.
A commonly used word in English vocabulary. Check our dictionary for the complete definition.
Use Tell when you need to express this particular meaning. It is most commonly used in contexts where the action or state being described aligns with this definition.
Use Telling when you need to express this particular meaning. This word is appropriate in situations where the context matches its specific meaning.
Remember: Tell typically relates to the first definition, while Telling relates to the second. Think of the context and meaning you want to convey, and choose accordingly.
Using Tell: The tell was clearly demonstrated.
Using Telling: The telling was evident in the outcome.