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Difference between words
what is the difference between told and said. How will you use themin different situations
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" I said. "
- " I said.
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"Tell" can take an idirect object, but "say" cannot:
"I told him to come." (good)
"I said him to come." (bad)
For this reason, "tell" suggests direct communication with a listener or listeners, whereas "say" may be used with or without a listener:
"She told us a story."
"She said her prayers."
"Say" is commonly used when quoting; "tell" less often:
"I told him to come." (good)
"I said him to come." (bad)
For this reason, "tell" suggests direct communication with a listener or listeners, whereas "say" may be used with or without a listener:
"She told us a story."
"She said her prayers."
"Say" is commonly used when quoting; "tell" less often:
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