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telling
UK
/ˈtɛlɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɛlɪŋ/
tellings
pl
Translations
Her telling of the story was captivating.
Её рассказ истории был захватывающим.
His telling on his classmates got him into trouble.
Его донос на одноклассников привёл его к неприятностям.
Additional translations
Definitions
The telling of the legend captivated the audience.
The telling of the ballots lasted well into the night.
more telling
Comp.
most telling
Super.
UK
/ˈtel.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɛl.ɪŋ/
Translations
Her silence was telling.
Её молчание было красноречивым.
The results of the experiment were telling.
Результаты эксперимента были значительными.
Additional translations
Definitions
The telling details in her story made it clear she was not being truthful.
His final argument was a telling blow to the opponent's case.
telling
Gerund
told
Past Simple
told
Past Participle
telling
Gerund
UK
/tɛl/
US
/tɛl/
Translations
Can you tell me a story?
Можешь рассказать мне историю?
Please tell him to call me.
Пожалуйста, скажи ему, чтобы он позвонил мне.
I can't tell you how grateful I am.
Я не могу говорить, насколько я благодарен.
Did you tell the police about the incident?
Вы сообщили полиции о происшествии?
Additional translations
Definitions
She told him about the meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
He told a fascinating story about his travels in Africa.
The teacher told the students to complete their homework by Friday.
I can tell that you're upset about something.
He finally told the truth about what happened that night.
Months of overwork were beginning to tell on her health.
He told the coins into neat piles before locking them away.
Definitions
The archaeologists excavated the tell to uncover artifacts from the ancient civilization.
His constant fidgeting was a tell that he was bluffing during the poker game.