Difference between Ask and Tell

What is the difference between Ask and Tell?

Ask as a verb is look for an answer to a question by speaking. while Tell as a verb is to narrate.

Ask

Part of speech: verb

Definition: look for an answer to a question by speaking. approach someone to do something.

Tell

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A giveaway sign, especially one used in the game of poker.A mound, originally in the Middle East, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To narrate.To convey by speech.To instruct or inform.To order; to direct.To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.(archaic outside of idioms) To count, reckon, or enumerate.To count or enumerate (see teller)

Example sentence: Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

We hope you now know whether to use Ask or Tell in your sentence.

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