The difference between Legend and Tall tale
When used as nouns, legend means a of unknown origin describing but past , whereas tall tale means a greatly exaggerated, fantastic story.
Legend is also verb with the meaning: to tell or narrate.
check bellow for the other definitions of Legend and Tall tale
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Legend as a noun:
A unrealistic story depicting past events. A of unknown origin describing but past . A plausible story set in the historical past, but whose is uncertain. A story in which a is to an unlikely degree. A fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records; a .
Examples:
"The legend of Troy was discovered to have a historical basis."
"The legend of [[Robin Hood]]/the legend of [[Prester John]]/the legend of [[Coriolanus]]."
"The 1984 Rose Bowl prank has spawned many legends. Here's the real story."
"According to his legend, he once worked for the Red Cross, spreading humanitarian aid in Africa."
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Legend as a noun (UK, Irish, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial, slang):
A person related to a legend or legends. A leading in a historical legend. A person with legend-like qualities, such as extraordinary . # A cool, nice or helpful person, especially one who is male.
Examples:
"Achilles is a legend in Greek culture."
"Michael Jordan stands as a legend in basketball."
"I've lost my pen! —Here mate, borrow mine. —You legend."
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Legend as a noun:
A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.
Examples:
"According to the legend on the map, that building is a school."
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Legend as a noun:
An inscription, motto, or title, especially one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon a heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.
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Legend as a verb (archaic, transitive):
To tell or narrate; to recount.
Examples:
"rfquotek Bishop Hall"
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Tall tale as a noun (idiomatic):
A greatly exaggerated, fantastic story.
Examples:
"He returned on Monday with a tall tale about a 100-pound fish he had caught."