The Difference Between Say and Tell
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Say and tell have similar meanings, but they are used in different ways.A good way to know when to use each is to remember that somebody says something, but somebody tell someone something. So the main difference is that when you use say, you don't mention who said it, while when you use tell you do.Examples:Mary said she likes her new teacher.Mary told me she likes her new teacheHere's another example.Can you say good morning in another language? I can say good morning in three different languages!Can you tell your mother I called?Another difference is that say can be followed by to, but not tell.Examples:What did he say to the police?What did he tell the police?
