Cool MateMeaning of Told
Gave information or communicated something to someone in the past.
In simple words: Said something to someone.
Told in a sentence
- He told me a funny joke yesterday.
- She told the class about her summer vacation.
- They told her to arrive early for the meeting.
- I was told to submit the report by Friday.
- The teacher told us to read the chapter carefully.
- He told his friends about the surprise party.
How to use Told
Use 'told' for past communication. It's neutral and fits in most contexts, but avoid it for informal spoken contexts where 'said' might be more common.
Grammar pattern
told + object + (to + infinitive)
Memory hint
Think of 'told' as 'told a story' - you always share something.
Related words
Collocations with Told
- told a story
- told the truth
- told someone
- told the truth
- told about
Synonyms for Told
- informed
- notified
- related
- communicated
- declared
Opposites of Told
- withheld
- kept quiet
Common mistakes with Told
- Confused with 'tell' - use 'told' only for past.
- Omitting the object - always specify who you told.
- Using 'told' without a direct object - needs a recipient.
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More words like Told
- Greatest
the best or most important
- BeA1
To exist or live.
- IA1
The word used by a person to talk about themselves.
- OfA1
shows a relationship between things, often to indicate belonging or connection.
- TheA1
A word that shows a specific thing is being talked about.
- YouA1
A word used to talk about the person or people you are speaking to.
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Frequently asked questions about "Told"
What does "Told" mean?
Said something to someone.
What is the definition of "Told"?
Gave information or communicated something to someone in the past.
How do you use "Told" in a sentence?
He told me a funny joke yesterday.
Can you give another example of "Told"?
She told the class about her summer vacation.
What are synonyms for "Told"?
Common alternatives include informed, notified, related, communicated, declared.
What is the opposite of "Told"?
Opposite meanings include withheld, kept quiet.
What words go with "Told"?
It commonly pairs with told a story, told the truth, told someone, told the truth, told about.
What are common mistakes when using "Told"?
Confused with 'tell' - use 'told' only for past. Omitting the object - always specify who you told. Using 'told' without a direct object - needs a recipient.
How do you pronounce "Told"?
US: //toʊld//, UK: //təʊld//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Told"?
Use 'told' for past communication. It's neutral and fits in most contexts, but avoid it for informal spoken contexts where 'said' might be more common.