Cool MateBiography
UK //baɪˈɒɡrəfi//US //baɪˈɑɡrəfi//
Definition
A written account of someone's life.
In simple words: A story about someone's life.
Examples
- Her biography reveals many interesting facts about her childhood.
- He wrote a biography of the famous inventor.
- The biography was so detailed that it took me days to finish it.
- I prefer reading a biography over a novel because I love real stories.
- The author's biography included his motivations and struggles.
Usage notes
Use 'biography' for detailed life stories. It is more formal than 'bio' or 'life story'. Avoid in casual conversations where simplicity is preferred.
Grammar pattern
countable noun
Memory hint
Think of 'bio' as the basics of a life story.
Collocations
- write a biography
- read a biography
- publish a biography
Synonyms
- life story
- memoir
- profile
- chronicle
- narrative
Antonyms
- fiction
- novel
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'autobiography', which is written by the subject.
- Using 'biography' to describe fictional characters.
- Misplacing or omitting the article, e.g., saying 'read biography' instead of 'read a biography'.