B2noun 2K

Tale

🇬🇧 UK /["/teɪl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/teɪl/"]/

Meaning of Tale

a story created using the imagination, especially one that is full of action and adventure

In simple words: a story, often fictional

Tale in a sentence

• The old man told a fascinating tale of his adventures at sea.
• In her book, she weaves a tale that captivates the reader's imagination.
• The tale of the dragon and the knight has been passed down for generations.
• She spun a tale that seemed too unbelievable to be true.
• He claimed to have a tale about how he won the championship game.
• The movie tells a tale of love and betrayal set in a small town.
• The children's tale featured talking animals and magical creatures.
• It was a classic tale of good versus evil in a fantasy setting.

How to use Tale

Used for stories that are imaginative or moral. Less common in everyday conversation; might be more frequently used in literature or storytelling contexts.

Grammar pattern

tale + of + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'tail' — think of a cat telling a story about its adventures with its tail.

Related words

Collocations with Tale

• long
• rambling
• familiar
• narrate
• recount
• regale somebody with
• begin
• unfold
• concern somebody/​something
• tale about
• tale of
• a tale of woe
• (have) a tale to tell
• tell tales
• long
• rambling
• familiar
• narrate
• recount
• regale somebody with
• begin
• unfold
• concern somebody/​something
• tale about
• tale of
• a tale of woe
• (have) a tale to tell
• tell tales

Synonyms for Tale

• story
• narrative
• account
• fable
• parable

Opposites of Tale

• truth
• reality

Common mistakes with Tale

• Confused with 'tail' (the back part of an animal).
• Using it as a verb instead of a noun.
• Mixing up 'tale' with 'story' and 'fable' without recognizing their nuances.

Frequently asked questions about Tale

What does Tale mean?

a story, often fictional

What is the definition of Tale?

a story created using the imagination, especially one that is full of action and adventure

How do you use Tale in a sentence?

The old man told a fascinating tale of his adventures at sea.

Can you give another example of Tale?

In her book, she weaves a tale that captivates the reader's imagination.

What are synonyms for Tale?

Common alternatives include story, narrative, account, fable, parable.

What is the opposite of Tale?

Opposite meanings include truth, reality.

What words go with Tale?

It commonly pairs with long, rambling, familiar, narrate, recount, regale somebody with, begin, unfold, concern somebody/​something, tale about, tale of, a tale of woe, (have) a tale to tell, tell tales, long, rambling, familiar, narrate, recount, regale somebody with, begin, unfold, concern somebody/​something, tale about, tale of, a tale of woe, (have) a tale to tell, tell tales.

What are common mistakes when using Tale?

Confused with 'tail' (the back part of an animal). Using it as a verb instead of a noun. Mixing up 'tale' with 'story' and 'fable' without recognizing their nuances.

How do you pronounce Tale?

US: /["/teɪl/"]/, UK: /["/teɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tale?

Used for stories that are imaginative or moral. Less common in everyday conversation; might be more frequently used in literature or storytelling contexts.

What CEFR level is Tale?

"Tale" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.