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UK//aɪ toʊld ðɛm//US//aɪ toʊld ðɛm//

Meaning of I told them

To have communicated information or a message to a group.

In simple words: I said something to them.

I told them in a sentence

  • I told them about the meeting next week.
  • I told them I would be late.
  • When I asked, I told them not to worry.
  • I told them my concerns during our talk.
  • Earlier, I told them the project was due tomorrow.
  • I told them what I really thought about it.

How to use I told them

Used in everyday conversation and writing to report speech. Avoid in very formal contexts where direct quotes are preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a person pointing while they say, 'I told them!'

Related words

Collocations with I told them

  • told them a story
  • told them the truth
  • told them about it

Synonyms for I told them

  • informed
  • advised
  • notified
  • communicated

Common mistakes with I told them

  • Confused with 'I say to them' for present tense.
  • Omitting 'them' or using wrong pronouns.
  • Mixing up tenses when reporting past speech.

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Frequently asked questions about I told them

What does I told them mean?

I said something to them.

What is the definition of I told them?

To have communicated information or a message to a group.

How do you use I told them in a sentence?

I told them about the meeting next week.

Can you give another example of I told them?

I told them I would be late.

What are synonyms for I told them?

Common alternatives include informed, advised, notified, communicated.

What words go with I told them?

It commonly pairs with told them a story, told them the truth, told them about it.

What are common mistakes when using I told them?

Confused with 'I say to them' for present tense. Omitting 'them' or using wrong pronouns. Mixing up tenses when reporting past speech.

How do you pronounce I told them?

US: //aɪ toʊld ðɛm//, UK: //aɪ toʊld ðɛm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I told them?

Used in everyday conversation and writing to report speech. Avoid in very formal contexts where direct quotes are preferred.