tale
Meaning
A tale is a narrative or story, often involving imaginative elements, that conveys a moral or lesson.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "tale" with "tail," which refers to the back part of an animal.
Example Sentences
Common Phrases
fairy tale
cautionary tale
tall tale
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