English Word · Intermediate
tail
To follow someone secretly and watch where they go or what they do
Pronunciation: /teɪl/
Meaning
To follow someone secretly and watch where they go or what they do.
Example
The detective tailed the suspect through the market.
The detective tailed the suspect through the market.
Practice tips
- Practice tail out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.