26984 words

tale

2 definitions • 4 examples
1
a story, especially one that might be invented or difficult to believe:

Examples:

He told some fascinating tales about his life in India.
She told me/invented/concocted a tale about missing the bus to explain her lateness.
2
a story or report, esp. one that is invented or difficult to believe:

Examples:

a fairy tale
His life story makes a pretty remarkable tale.

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