tale
/teɪl/
noun
- A story, either true or fictional, that is told or written.
- He spun a wild tale about meeting a celebrity at the airport.
- The book is a classic tale of adventure and friendship.
- Grandma told us a fascinating tale about her childhood in the countryside.
- A false or exaggerated account; a lie or piece of gossip.
- She told tales about her coworkers that caused trouble in the office.
- Don't believe his tale about winning the lottery — it's not true.
- The child's tale of a monster under the bed was just his imagination.
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