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tale

/ˈteɪl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A story, usually long and narrative, that is passed down from one generation to another or published for public consumption.

    - "The children were enthralled by their grandmother's tall tales."
    - "The novel was a modern-day tale of love and loss."
    - "He was known for spinning yarns and telling tales."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈteɪl/



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  2. /ˈteɪl/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with tale
veil , ail , mail , ale , ailment , hail , jail , pail
Variants
List of all variants of tale that leads to same result
tael , tale , tales , tale-teller , tale-tellers , tale-telling , tale-tellings , tale of woe , fairy-tale , fairy story , fairy tale , fairy tales , old wives' tale , old wives' tales , spin a tale , thereby hangs a tale , tall story , tall tale , tall tale/story
Etymology
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Old English teal, tale, from teelian to tell, narrate, sing.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'tale' is related to the word 'tail'. In Old English, the word for 'tail' was 'teal' or 'tale'.

  2. The Brothers Grimm collected and published over 200 fairy tales in the 19th century.

  3. The longest known tale is the Indian epic 'Mahabharata', which has over 100,000 verses.

Related Concepts
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  1. Myth: A tale that explains the origin of a natural phenomenon or the behavior of gods or heroes. Myths are often rooted in religious or cultural traditions.

  2. Fable: A short and simple tale that conveys a moral lesson. Fables often feature animals as characters and are commonly used to teach children.

  3. Legend: A tale that is passed down through generations, often with embellishments and variations. Legends are often based on real events or people, but their accuracy is not always verified.

Culture
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Tales have been an integral part of human civilization since ancient times. They have been used to preserve history, teach moral lessons, and entertain people. Tales have been passed down through oral tradition, as well as through written literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "tale"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people gathered around a fire, listening intently to an elder's tale.
    - Visualize a book with a captivating cover and an engrossing story inside.
    - Picture a storyteller using hand gestures and facial expressions to bring the tale to life.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tale' with the image of a storybook.
    - Link the word 'tale' with the feeling of being transported to another world.
    - Connect the word 'tale' with the idea of passing down history and traditions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym TALE to remember the definition: T - Told, A - And, L - Long, E - Entertainment.
    - Create a mental image of a storybook titled 'Tale'.
    - Repeat the word 'tale' in a rhythmic pattern to help remember its definition.

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