biography (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Definition

An account of someone's life written by someone else.

Examples

• The book is a detailed biography of the famous artist.

• She is writing a biography of her grandfather.

• His biography became a bestseller, captivating readers worldwide.

How to Use biography

biography of someone (prepositional phrase)

An account of a specific person's life. — "The biography of Nelson Mandela is inspiring."

write a biography (collocation)

To create an account of someone's life. — "The historian will write a biography of the queen."

Synonyms of biography

Words with a similar meaning to biography:

• account
• life story
• memoir
• chronicle

Antonyms of biography

Words with the opposite meaning to biography:

• autobiography
• fiction

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