Both verbs say and tell have similar meanings -to communicate with someone, although they are used differently. Generally, their use can be expressed as follows: You say something. You tell someone something. You say something to someone . She said that she was feeling well. – not defined to whom has been spoken. She told him that she was feeling well. – the person to whom has been spoken is defined (“told him”) She said to him: 'I am not feeling well.' – the person to whom has been spoken is defined (“said to him”) When an order or an advice is given we use tell: Ex: Tell Nadya to turn off this TV. He told me not to worry. Some phrases are used only with tell: Tell (someone) a story. Tell (someone) a lie. Tell (someone) the truth. Tell the future (to foretell). Tell the time (He told me it was 4 o'clock).
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