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tell 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. 1.To measure time, to determine the current time
  2. 2.(specifically) to read the time as displayed on a clock

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