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supply vs tell

tell vs supply

supply is a noun but tell is not a noun.

supply and tell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
supply Yes No Yes No
tell No No Yes No
As verbs, tell is a hypernym of supply; that is, tell is a word with a broader meaning than supply:
  • supply: state or say further
  • tell: express in words
Other hypernyms of supply include say, state.
supply (noun) tell (noun)
the activity of supplying or providing something
offering goods and services for sale
an amount of something available for use
supply (verb) tell (verb)
state or say further discern or comprehend
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance mark as different
give something useful or necessary to let something be known
circulate or distribute or equip with narrate or give a detailed account of
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
give evidence
express in words
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
Difference between supply and tell

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