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tale

noun

A trivial lie

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Word length
4
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
AL
Scrabble score
4
CEFR level
B1

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noun

  1. A trivial lie

    “He told a fib about eating his spinach”

noun

  1. A message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

    “His narrative was interesting”

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He told a fib about eating his spinach
How can I stop my child from telling stories?
His narrative was interesting
Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children

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