Cool MateMeaning of Told
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.
Told appears in
Told in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قال
قال شيئًا لشخص ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Told
কাউকে কিছু বলেছিলেন।
- GermanDeutsch
erzählte, sagte
Hat jemandem etwas gesagt.
- SpanishEspañol
Dijo
Dijo algo a alguien.
- Persianفارسی
گفت، گفتن
به کسی چیزی گفتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Dit
A dit quelque chose à quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बताया गया
किसी से कुछ कहा।
- ItalianItaliano
Detto
Ha detto qualcosa a qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Contou, Disse
Falou algo para alguém.
- RussianРусский
сказал
Сказал что-то кому-то.
- Urduاردو
بتایا، کہا
کسی کو کچھ کہا۔
- Chinese中文
Told
告诉了某人。
More words like Told
- Related
- HeyA1
used to attract somebody’s attention or to express interest, surprise or anger
- I don't know the right words
A phrase indicating uncertainty in expressing thoughts or feelings verbally.
- Doesn't matter
An expression meaning something is not important.
- Doesn't matter now
This phrase indicates that something is no longer of concern or importance.
- Rust
A reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel due to oxidation.
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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.