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- Dictionarystory/ˈstɔːri/
noun
- 1. an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment: "an adventure story" Similar
- 2. an account of past events in someone's life or in the development of something: "the story of modern farming"
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a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale. Synonyms: chronicle, history, record, anecdote, fable, legend, romance. a fictitious tale, shorter and less elaborate than a novel.
STORY definition: 1. a description, either true or imagined, of a connected series of events: 2. a report in a…. Learn more.
1. a. : an account of incidents or events. b. : a statement regarding the facts pertinent to a situation in question. c. : anecdote. especially : an amusing one. 2. a. : a fictional narrative shorter than a novel. specifically : short story. b. : the intrigue or plot of a narrative or dramatic work. 3. : a widely circulated rumor. 4.
Definition of story noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A narrative about people and events, usually including an interesting plot, is a story. A story can be fictional or true, and it can be written, read aloud, or made up on the spot. Journalists write stories for newspapers, and gossips spread stories that may or may not be true.
Britannica Dictionary definition of STORY. 1. [count] : a description of how something happened. The movie is based on a true story. What is the story behind (the making of) this painting? That's not the whole story. [=there are more details to be told] Many years later they met again, but that's another story.
Define story. story synonyms, story pronunciation, story translation, English dictionary definition of story. n. pl. sto·ries 1. An account or recital of an event or a series of events, either true or fictitious, as: a. An account or report regarding the facts of an...
A story is a description of an event or something that happened to someone, especially a spoken description of it. The parents all shared interesting stories about their children. Isak's story is typical of a child who has a specific learning disability. Synonyms: anecdote, account, tale, report More Synonyms of story. 3. countable noun.
noun. The telling of a happening or connected series of happenings, whether true or fictitious; account; narration. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An anecdote or joke. Webster's New World. A fictional composition in prose or poetry, shorter than a novel; narrative; tale; specif., short story. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
a description of a series of real or imaginary events which is intended to entertain people: a horror / detective story. the story of the revolution. Tell us a story, Grandpa. She reads stories to the children every night. Fewer examples. The story is based insofar as possible on notes made by Scott himself. Sit on my lap and I'll read you a story.
