Say vs Tell: Meaning, Difference and Examples
Say focuses on words; tell usually includes the person receiving information.
핵심 설명
• say something
• say something to someone
• tell someone something
• tell a story or the truth
예문
She said the plan was ready.
She told us the plan was ready.
빠른 비교
자주 하는 실수
Avoid “tell to me.” Say “tell me” or “say it to me.”
자주 묻는 질문
Do we say me?
Usually no. Use tell me, or say something to me.
Can tell omit the listener?
Yes in fixed expressions such as tell the truth or tell a story.