answer |
tell |
In transitive terms the difference between answer and tell
is that
answer is to speak in defence against; to reply to in defence while
tell is to reveal.
As nouns the difference between answer and tell
is that
answer is a response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question while
tell is a reflexive, often habitual behavior,
especially one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold.
As verbs the difference between answer and tell
is that
answer is to make a reply or response to while
tell is to count, reckon, or enumerate.
tell |
different |
As verbs the difference between tell and different
is that
tell is (
lb) to count, reckon, or enumerate while
different is .
As a noun tell
is a reflexive, often habitual behavior, (
especially) one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold or
tell can be (archaeology) a mound, originally in the middle east, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements.
shout |
tell |
In intransitive terms the difference between shout and tell
is that
shout is to utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc while
tell is to have an effect, especially a noticeable one; to be apparent, to be demonstrated.
In transitive terms the difference between shout and tell
is that
shout is to utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name while
tell is to reveal.
In internet terms the difference between shout and tell
is that
shout is to post a text message (for example, email) in upper case while
tell is a private message to an individual in a chat room; a whisper.
confine |
tell |
As an adjective confine
is stale.
As a verb tell is
(
lb) to count, reckon, or enumerate.
As a noun tell is
a reflexive, often habitual behavior, (
especially) one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold or
tell can be (archaeology) a mound, originally in the middle east, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements.
do |
tell |
As nouns the difference between do and tell
is that
do is the bright time of the day (
chiefly in adverbial constructions) while
tell is a reflexive, often habitual behavior, (
especially) one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold or
tell can be (archaeology) a mound, originally in the middle east, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements.
As a verb tell is
(
lb) to count, reckon, or enumerate.
relay |
tell |
In transitive terms the difference between relay and tell
is that
relay is to pass on or transfer (information) while
tell is to reveal.
As nouns the difference between relay and tell
is that
relay is a new set of hounds while
tell is a reflexive, often habitual behavior,
especially one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold.
As verbs the difference between relay and tell
is that
relay is to release a new set of hounds while
tell is to count, reckon, or enumerate.
exhort |
tell |
As verbs the difference between exhort and tell
is that
exhort is to urge; to advise earnestly while
tell is (
lb) to count, reckon, or enumerate.
As a noun tell is
a reflexive, often habitual behavior, (
especially) one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold or
tell can be (archaeology) a mound, originally in the middle east, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements.
tell |
stated |
As verbs the difference between tell and stated
is that
tell is (
lb) to count, reckon, or enumerate while
stated is (
state).
As a noun tell
is a reflexive, often habitual behavior, (
especially) one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold or
tell can be (archaeology) a mound, originally in the middle east, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements.
As an adjective stated is
settled; established; fixed.
Tell |
sigh |
Synonyms |
Tell is a synonym of sigh.
As verbs the difference between Tell and sigh
is that
Tell is (
lb) to count, reckon, or enumerate while
sigh is to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.
As nouns the difference between Tell and sigh
is that
Tell is a reflexive, often habitual behavior, (
especially) one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold or
Tell can be (archaeology) a mound, originally in the middle east, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements while
sigh is a deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.
As an interjection sigh is
an expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.
Tell |
dispute |
Synonyms |
Tell is a synonym of dispute.
As verbs the difference between Tell and dispute
is that
Tell is (
lb) to count, reckon, or enumerate while
dispute is .
As a noun Tell
is a reflexive, often habitual behavior, (
especially) one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold or
Tell can be (archaeology) a mound, originally in the middle east, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements.
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