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talk vs tell

tell vs talk

talk is a noun but tell is not a noun.

talk and tell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
talk Yes No Yes No
tell No No Yes No
As verbs, tell is a hypernym of talk; that is, tell is a word with a broader meaning than talk:
  • talk: reveal information
  • tell: let something be known
talk (noun) tell (noun)
the act of giving a talk to an audience
an exchange of ideas via conversation
idle gossip or rumor
a speech that is open to the public
discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')
talk (verb) tell (verb)
express in speech discern or comprehend
exchange thoughts; talk with mark as different
reveal information let something be known
use language narrate or give a detailed account of
deliver a lecture or talk give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
divulge confidential information or secrets give evidence
express in words
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
Difference between talk and tell

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