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tell Verb

— When you tell something to someone, you speak to the person about some fact or idea. He always tells the truth. I told all of my friends about Wiktionary. I will not tell anyone — If you tell, you let a parent, teacher, police officer, etc. know that somebody did something bad. I'm sorry I hit you. I'll give you a dollar if you don't tell. If you're lying, your eyes will tell on you.

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us Pronoun

— You use us to talk or write about yourself and other people together with you. She said hello to us. Can you tell us where it is? We think this is important for all of us.

us Determiner

— You use us to show which people you mean: yourself and other people together with you. It's OK for you guys, but it's different for us women.

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what Pronoun

— What is used to ask for information about things. What did you see? What do you mean? — What is used to add a clause with more information. I don't know what you mean. I'll tell you what to do. I'll see what I can do to help. — What is used when you want to describe something instead of naming it. Take what you can find. Can I see what you did? I could change it if that's what you want.

what Determinative

— What is used to ask about the member(s) of a group. What book did you buy? — What is used to add a clause to identify the member(s) of a group. I don't know what problems you mean. I'll tell you what button to push. I'll see what food I can give.

what Adjective

— used to show that you feel strongly about something. What a great book this is!

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you Pronoun

— Used instead of the name of the person being spoken to; it is a second-person pronoun. You are my best friend. Can I go to the shops with you? — Used to talk about anyone. You have to be 18 years old to see that film. She has problems with her eyes, and can't see you properly.

you Determinative

— Used before a word that means the person or people someone is talking to. You guys can leave now.

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think Verb

— If you think something, you feel that it is or may be true. Some people think this is a good idea, but I don't think so. I think the best thing to do now is to go home. I just thought you might want some coffee. I really think you should stop seeing her. What do you think about the new teacher? Vancouver is thought to be a good place to live. I think he's a doctor. I think she wants us to go that way. I thought I saw something. "Is this right?" "I think so." — If you think about something, you use your mind to give it your attention. "What's the best way?" "I'm not sure. Let me think." All day I was thinking about my sister in Lisbon. You know you can't do that. What were you thinking? I don't want to think about that right now. Just think how nice it will be when we're finished. — If you think something, you hear the words in your head. "It's no good," she thought. — You use think in suggestions and requests. I was thinking we could go out tonight. Do you think you could help me here? — If you don't think to do something, you don't remember to do it. I didn't think to ask her. I can't think where my keys are.

think Noun

— If you say you'll have a think about something, it means you'll give it your attention.

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