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he didn't tell anything. vs he didn't say anything.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'He didn't say anything.' is the more common and natural way to express that someone remained silent or didn't speak. 'He didn't tell anything.' could be used in a specific context where 'tell' is more appropriate than 'say'.

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he didn't tell anything.

This phrase is correct but less common than 'he didn't say anything.'

This phrase can be used in specific contexts where 'tell' is more appropriate than 'say', such as when referring to sharing information or a story.
  • "He didn't tell anything?" "Nope not even a single word" "Swayam ..."Her voice went low "Sharon, don't worry, this was our initial step, it will take some time for ...
  • Dec 9, 2014 ... What does that mean, that he didn't tell anything? You're pretty sure, no, you're very sure it's the right date. 'Let me help you' the blonde-haired ...
  • He asked him about the criminal syndrome generally as if he didn't tell anything about the girlfriends kidnapping. He questioned Ram about criminal syndrome ...
  • He explains why he didn't tell anything and he feels guilty about it. He also tells he killed Wellington because he was mad at Mrs. Shears. Christopher had no ...

Alternatives:

  • he didn't share anything.
  • he didn't reveal anything.
  • he didn't disclose anything.
  • he didn't narrate anything.
  • he didn't recount anything.

he didn't say anything.

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express that someone remained silent or didn't speak.

'He didn't say anything.' is commonly used to indicate that someone did not speak or express any words.
  • Sep 15, 2014 ... But the 49ers quarterback insisted he didn't say anything wrong. He was flagged following his second interception, and cameras showed him ...
  • Sep 14, 2014 ... He didn't say anything. ... Regardless of if it was a racial slur or not, he claims he didn't say anything at all, but he did, and then he tried to lie ...
  • Sep 17, 2014 ... SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick maintained his stance Wednesday that he "didn't say anything" to ...
  • Sep 15, 2014 ... Colin Kaepernick says he didn't say anything that deserved a flag. Sep 14, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback ...

Alternatives:

  • he didn't speak at all.
  • he remained silent.
  • he kept quiet.
  • he didn't utter a word.
  • he didn't voice anything.

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