This meaning of 'tell' is about speaking or giving information to someone. It is a very common word used to say or explain something to others.
Please tell me your name.
She told a story yesterday.
Here, 'tell' means to ask or order someone to do something. It is used when giving instructions or commands.
The teacher told the students to be quiet.
He told me to open the door.
'Tell' here means to understand or know something from signs, expressions, or information you see or hear.
You can tell by her face she is happy.
I can tell from the noise it is raining.
In this meaning, 'tell' means to know or say the number of something, like counting items or people.
Can you tell how many books are here?
She told she had five apples.
This use of 'tell' is when someone shares private or hidden information with others. It means to reveal something not known before.
Don't tell anyone my secret.
She told me her secret yesterday.
'Tell' here means to show or express something without words, like feelings or qualities that can be understood from actions or face.
Her smile tells she is kind.
The look on his face tells the truth.
As a noun, 'tell' means an archaeological mound made by ancient peoples living in one place over many years. It is a specialized term used in history and archaeology.
They found an ancient tell in the desert.
The tell showed old village ruins under it.
To 'tell off' means to speak angrily to someone because they did something wrong. It is used when someone is being criticized or blamed.
Mom told me off for being late.
The teacher told him off today.
