Cool MateMeaning of Literature
pieces of writing that are valued as works of art, especially novels, plays and poems (in contrast to technical books and newspapers, magazines, etc.)
In simple words: Written works, like books and poetry.
Literature in a sentence
- English/American/French literature
- children's literature
- great **works of literature**
- For most people, the desire to study literature begins with a love of reading.
- sales literature
- a review of the **scientific literature** on the topic
- I've read all the available literature on keeping rabbits.
- I picked up some literature about pensions.
- Chapter 1 **reviews the literature** and discusses the main types of sources available.
How to use Literature
Use 'literature' to refer to any written artistic works, often in academic or formal settings. It may not be suitable in casual conversations where specific genres are discussed.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'lit' for literature — imagine a light shining on the words of great stories.
Related words
Collocations with Literature
Opposites of Literature
- ignorance
- illiteracy
Common mistakes with Literature
- Mixed up with 'literally' and used incorrectly in context.
- Confused with 'literature' as a term only for classics.
- Incorrectly assumed to refer only to fiction.
Compare Literature with Writing, Books, Texts, Fiction, Poetry
Literature appears in
Literature in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الأدب
أعمال مكتوبة، مثل الكتب والشعر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সাহিত্য
লিখিত কাজ, যেমন বই এবং কবিতা।
- GermanDeutsch
Literatur
Geschriebene Werke, wie Bücher und Gedichte.
- SpanishEspañol
Literatura
Obras escritas, como libros y poesía.
- Persianفارسی
ادبیات
آثار نوشتاری، مانند کتابها و شعرها.
- FrenchFrançais
Littérature
Des écrits, comme des livres et de la poésie.
- Hindiहिन्दी
साहित्य
लिखित रचनाएँ, जैसे किताबें और कविताएँ।
- ItalianItaliano
Letteratura
Opere scritte, come libri e poesie.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Literatura
Textos escritos, como livros e poemas.
- RussianРусский
Литература
Письменные произведения, вроде книг и стихов.
- Urduاردو
ادب
تحریری کام، جیسے کتابیں اور شاعری۔
- Chinese中文
文学
书面作品，如书籍和诗歌。
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Frequently asked questions about Literature
What does Literature mean?
Written works, like books and poetry.
What is the definition of Literature?
pieces of writing that are valued as works of art, especially novels, plays and poems (in contrast to technical books and newspapers, magazines, etc.)
How do you use Literature in a sentence?
English/American/French literature
Can you give another example of Literature?
children's literature
What are synonyms for Literature?
Common alternatives include writing, books, texts, fiction, poetry.
What is the opposite of Literature?
Opposite meanings include ignorance, illiteracy.
What words go with Literature?
It commonly pairs with classical, contemporary, modern, piece, work, read, study, teach, extensive, vast, voluminous, body, literature about, literature concerning, literature on.
What are common mistakes when using Literature?
Mixed up with 'literally' and used incorrectly in context. Confused with 'literature' as a term only for classics. Incorrectly assumed to refer only to fiction.
How do you pronounce Literature?
US: /["/ˈlɪtrətʃər//ˈlɪtrətʃʊr/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Literature?
Use 'literature' to refer to any written artistic works, often in academic or formal settings. It may not be suitable in casual conversations where specific genres are discussed.
What CEFR level is Literature?
"Literature" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.