Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A narrative or story, typically involving events and characters, often fictional or imaginary, meant to entertain or teach a lesson.
Tale
/teɪl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Instead, he recalls old local traditions and tells various fantastic tales.
It is impossible; it is a child's tale.
'The youngest sister in your tale was always light-hearted.'
Etymology:
The word tale originates from Old English talu, which comes from the Proto-Germanic talō. It is related to the Old Norse tala, meaning speech, number, indicating a historical connection to recounting or narrating.
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