history (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhɪstəri/
Definition
The study of past events, especially in human affairs.
Examples
She is studying the history of art.
The history of the internet is fascinating.
Local history clubs are popular in many towns.
How to Use history
- history of (prepositional phrase)
- The events and developments of something in the past. — "We learned about the history of Rome."
- in history (prepositional phrase)
- Used to emphasize the importance or uniqueness of something. — "This is the biggest storm in history."
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