CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “telling”?
Estimated level
C1
advanced
“telling” is roughly the #4716 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
verb. (archaic outside of idioms) To count, reckon, or enumerate.
Example: All told, there were over a dozen. Can you tell time on a clock? He had untold wealth.
Similar words: count, number, grass up.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “telling” sits in the C1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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