Dictionary entryCEFR B1noun

tale

IPA pronunciation: /teɪl/

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Russian meaning

сказка, история

English definition

A story, often imaginary or traditional.

Example

Grandpa told us a tale about a dragon.

Collocations

fairy tale
tall tale
folk tale

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