story (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstɔːri/

Definition

A report of real or imagined events.

Examples

• She told a funny story about her cat.

• This is the story of how they met.

• He read a children's story.

How to Use story

story about (prepositional phrase)

A narrative concerning a particular subject. — "He told a story about his travels."

story of (prepositional phrase)

A narrative explaining the origin or history of something. — "This is the story of our town."

Synonyms of story

Words with a similar meaning to story:

• tale
• account
• narrative
• chronicle

Antonyms of story

Words with the opposite meaning to story:

• fact
• truth

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