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You told him about the cancer

🇬🇧 UK //juː toʊld hɪm əˈbaʊt ðə ˈkæn.sər// 🇺🇸 US //ju toʊld hɪm əˈbaʊt ðə ˈkæn.sər//

Meaning of You told him about the cancer

You informed him regarding the illness known as cancer.

In simple words: You shared information with him about the disease called cancer.

You told him about the cancer in a sentence

• You told him about the cancer diagnosis last week.
• After the meeting, you told him about the cancer treatment options available.
• She told him about the cancer research advancements they discussed.
• You told him about the cancer support groups that helped you.
• He was grateful you told him about the cancer so he could understand better.

How to use You told him about the cancer

Use 'told' in the past tense when discussing previous conversations. Avoid slang in serious topics like health.

Grammar pattern

tell + object + about + object

Memory hint

Think of 'told him' as sharing 'tales' about serious matters.

Related words

Collocations with You told him about the cancer

• tell someone about
• tell someone the news
• tell someone the details
• tell him specifically
• tell her first

Synonyms for You told him about the cancer

• informed
• notified
• communicated
• reported
• disclosed

Common mistakes with You told him about the cancer

• Confused with 'say' instead of 'tell'.
• Omitting 'about' after 'told'.
• Incorrect verb tense when talking about past events.

Frequently asked questions about You told him about the cancer

What does You told him about the cancer mean?

You shared information with him about the disease called cancer.

What is the definition of You told him about the cancer?

You informed him regarding the illness known as cancer.

How do you use You told him about the cancer in a sentence?

You told him about the cancer diagnosis last week.

Can you give another example of You told him about the cancer?

After the meeting, you told him about the cancer treatment options available.

What are synonyms for You told him about the cancer?

Common alternatives include informed, notified, communicated, reported, disclosed.

What words go with You told him about the cancer?

It commonly pairs with tell someone about, tell someone the news, tell someone the details, tell him specifically, tell her first.

What are common mistakes when using You told him about the cancer?

Confused with 'say' instead of 'tell'. Omitting 'about' after 'told'. Incorrect verb tense when talking about past events.

How do you pronounce You told him about the cancer?

US: //ju toʊld hɪm əˈbaʊt ðə ˈkæn.sər//, UK: //juː toʊld hɪm əˈbaʊt ðə ˈkæn.sər//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You told him about the cancer?

Use 'told' in the past tense when discussing previous conversations. Avoid slang in serious topics like health.