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telling

Tính từNgoại động từNội động từ

Số nhiều: tellingsQuá khứ: toldPhân từ 2: toldV-ing: telling

This word carries a strong sense of revelation. When used as an adjective, it describes a detail that acts as a clue or a giveaway, exposing a character trait or a secret that the person might be trying to hide. It suggests that a small observation provides a large amount of insight into the truth of a situation. In its verbal form, it is the primary tool for narrative transmission. It implies a directed flow of information from a source to a recipient, whether that information is a factual report, a fictional story, or a command.

Ý nghĩa

Tính từ

Revealing a significant or hidden truth, often unintentionally.

"a telling smile"

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To communicate information to someone.

"telling a story"

Nội động từ

To narrate or relate a series of events.

"telling a tale"

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