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tales

The word “tales” has 1 syllable: tales

It's pronounced as /teɪlz/

What is synonym and antonym for tales?

In the thesaurus, “tales” has 20 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tales along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tales

Antonyms for tales

  • facts
  • non-fiction
  • truth
  • truths
  • verities

Meanings of tales

  • noun
    1. Any of several units of measure used in China and elsewhere in eastern Asia, approximately 40 grams.
    2. Any of several monetary units equal to the equivalent weight in silver.
    3. Leung, a traditional unit of weight, in modern usage legally defined as 1/16 of a catty or kan (斤) or 0.0377993638 kilograms.
    4. An account of an asserted fact or circumstance; a rumour; a report, especially an idle or malicious story; a piece of gossip or slander; a lie.
    5. A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.
    6. A number told or counted off; a reckoning by count; an enumeration.
    7. The fraudulent opportunity presented by a confidence man to the mark or victim.
    8. Number; tally; quota.
    9. Account; estimation; regard; heed.
    10. Speech; language.
    11. A speech; a statement; talk; conversation; discourse.
    12. A count; declaration.
    13. A number of things considered as an aggregate; sum.
    14. A report of any matter; a relation; a version.
    15. A person available to fill vacancies in a jury.
    16. A book or register of people available to fill jury vacancies.
    17. A writ to summon people to court to fill vacancies in a jury.

Example Sentences

  • Tales of bravery and heroism have been passed down through generations.
  • She enjoys reading fairy tales to her younger siblings before bedtime.
  • The old man entertained us with fascinating tales of his travels around the world.
  • Urban tales often blend fact with fiction to create compelling narratives.
  • In literature class, we analyzed various cultural tales and their moral lessons.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tales, such as: account, anecdote, anecdotes, counts, fable, facts, fiction.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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