Learn why “Told” is correct and why “Telled” is never accepted in English.
Incorrect spelling - “Telled” is grammatically wrong and never used.
"Telled" is a common misspelling of "Told". Always use "Told" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Told” is the correct past tense of ‘tell’.
"Told": “Told” is the correct past tense of ‘tell’.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" She told me the truth.
"Correct:" He told a story.
"Correct:" I told him to wait.
"Correct:" They told us about the plan.
"Incorrect:" She telled me the truth.
"Incorrect:" He telled a story.
"Incorrect:" I telled him to wait.
"Incorrect:" They telled us…
A: Told.
Correct past tense: TOLD, not TELLED.