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Raretell the time
The correct spelling is tell the time.
How to pronounce tell the time
verb
Say it like: Tel-l t-he -tim-e
The correct spelling is tell the time. To measure time, to determine the current time For example: "Ancient civilizations told time at night by the passage of stars."
Usage Examples
“Ancient civilizations told time at night by the passage of stars.”
“He couldn't tell time until he was in his teens.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To measure time, to determine the current time
- 2.(specifically) to read the time as displayed on a clock
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