tales
Translation
tales, stories, narratives
Examples
He told us tales of his adventures.
He told us tales of his adventures.
Fairy tales often have a happy ending.
Fairy tales often have a happy ending.
Grammar Patterns
((a tale of sth.)) a story about something It's a tale of love and loss.
((to tell a tale)) to narrate a story Grandma used to tell us tales.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stories, fables, narratives, yarns
Etymology
From Old English 'talu' meaning 'story, number'. It is related to the verb 'tell'.
Memory Tips
A 'tale' is something you 'tell'. They sound similar, which makes it easy to remember.