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What is the difference between told and said ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between told and said ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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"My friend told me that he loves me". "He said he loves me"
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'Told' is directing the statement towards someone:
"I told her a secret."
'Said' is just stating something:
" 'I love this!' she said."
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