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You told him my name

🇬🇧 UK //juː təʊld hɪm maɪ neɪm// 🇺🇸 US //ju toʊld hɪm maɪ neɪm//

Meaning of You told him my name

You mentioned my name to that person.

In simple words: You said my name to him.

You told him my name in a sentence

• You told him my name during the meeting.
• Did you really have to say, 'You told him my name'?
• After you told him my name, he seemed more interested.
• It's not fair that you told him my name without asking me first.
• I was surprised when you told him my name at the party.

How to use You told him my name

Used informally when referring to someone mentioning your name. It's suitable in casual conversations but less common in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine someone passing along your name like a secret message.

Related words

Collocations with You told him my name

• told him directly
• told him quietly
• told him casually

Synonyms for You told him my name

• You mentioned my name
• You shared my name
• You referred to me
• You informed him about me

Common mistakes with You told him my name

• Omitting 'You' at the beginning.
• Using a different verb like 'said' instead of 'told'.
• Confusing the order, saying 'him my name you told.'

Frequently asked questions about You told him my name

What does You told him my name mean?

You said my name to him.

What is the definition of You told him my name?

You mentioned my name to that person.

How do you use You told him my name in a sentence?

You told him my name during the meeting.

Can you give another example of You told him my name?

Did you really have to say, 'You told him my name'?

What are synonyms for You told him my name?

Common alternatives include You mentioned my name, You shared my name, You referred to me, You informed him about me.

What words go with You told him my name?

It commonly pairs with told him directly, told him quietly, told him casually.

What are common mistakes when using You told him my name?

Omitting 'You' at the beginning. Using a different verb like 'said' instead of 'told'. Confusing the order, saying 'him my name you told.'

How do you pronounce You told him my name?

US: //ju toʊld hɪm maɪ neɪm//, UK: //juː təʊld hɪm maɪ neɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You told him my name?

Used informally when referring to someone mentioning your name. It's suitable in casual conversations but less common in formal contexts.