This is the past form of 'tell'. It means you gave information to someone. We use it when speaking about things said before now.
I told her about the party.
He told me a funny story.
This meaning means sharing something private or secret. It is used when someone gives important or hidden information to others.
She told him her secret.
They told us about the surprise.
Here, 'told' means giving orders or instructions. It is used when someone asks another person to do something.
He told me to clean my room.
The teacher told us to study hard.
This use is about telling stories or news. It means to say or explain something to others to share information or entertainment.
She told a story about her trip.
He told us the news yesterday.
In this meaning, 'told' means signs or clues show something without words. You understand the meaning by looking or listening carefully.
The look on her face told the truth.
His smile told he was happy.
'Told' here means to report something bad or important to someone in charge. It is often used in official or serious situations.
She told the police about the theft.
They told the teacher about the fight.
This meaning means to say what you really feel or think. It is often about emotions or honest thoughts shared with someone else.
He told me he was scared.
She told us her true feelings.
