A1noun 1K

History

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈhɪstri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈhɪstri/"]/

Meaning of History

all the events that happened in the past

In simple words: The study of past events and times.

History in a sentence

• We learned about ancient civilizations in history class.
• His favorite subject is history because he loves stories from the past.
• History can teach us valuable lessons about human behavior.
• Many history books explore how societies were formed.
• The history of the world is filled with fascinating events.

How to use History

Use 'history' when discussing events from the past, especially in educational contexts. It's appropriate in both written and spoken forms. Avoid using it in very casual conversations unless referring to personal stories.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'his-story' – it's about stories of people from the past.

Related words

Collocations with History

• contemporary
• early
• recent
• piece
• be steeped in
• go down in
• make
• go back to something
• go back…
• reveal something
• book
• during something’s history
• in (something’s) history
• history of
• change the course of history
• a period of history
• the lessons of history
• contemporary
• early
• recent
• piece
• be steeped in
• go down in
• make
• go back to something
• go back…
• reveal something
• book
• during something’s history
• in (something’s) history
• history of
• change the course of history
• a period of history
• the lessons of history
• contemporary
• early
• recent
• piece
• be steeped in
• go down in
• make
• go back to something
• go back…
• reveal something
• book
• during something’s history
• in (something’s) history
• history of
• change the course of history
• a period of history
• the lessons of history
• contemporary
• early
• recent
• piece
• be steeped in
• go down in
• make
• go back to something
• go back…
• reveal something
• book
• during something’s history
• in (something’s) history
• history of
• change the course of history
• a period of history
• the lessons of history
• chequered/​checkered
• colourful/​colorful
• fascinating
• have
• history of

Synonyms for History

• chronicle
• record
• past
• narrative
• tradition

Opposites of History

• future

Common mistakes with History

• Confused with 'story' - history is about real events, while a story can be fictional.
• Using 'histories' when referring to one subject; 'history' is usually uncountable.
• Incorrectly placing 'the' before 'history' when referring to its study in general.

Frequently asked questions about History

What does History mean?

The study of past events and times.

What is the definition of History?

all the events that happened in the past

How do you use History in a sentence?

We learned about ancient civilizations in history class.

Can you give another example of History?

His favorite subject is history because he loves stories from the past.

What are synonyms for History?

Common alternatives include chronicle, record, past, narrative, tradition.

What is the opposite of History?

Opposite meanings include future.

What words go with History?

It commonly pairs with contemporary, early, recent, piece, be steeped in, go down in, make, go back to something, go back…, reveal something, book, during something’s history, in (something’s) history, history of, change the course of history, a period of history, the lessons of history, contemporary, early, recent, piece, be steeped in, go down in, make, go back to something, go back…, reveal something, book, during something’s history, in (something’s) history, history of, change the course of history, a period of history, the lessons of history, contemporary, early, recent, piece, be steeped in, go down in, make, go back to something, go back…, reveal something, book, during something’s history, in (something’s) history, history of, change the course of history, a period of history, the lessons of history, contemporary, early, recent, piece, be steeped in, go down in, make, go back to something, go back…, reveal something, book, during something’s history, in (something’s) history, history of, change the course of history, a period of history, the lessons of history, chequered/​checkered, colourful/​colorful, fascinating, have, history of.

What are common mistakes when using History?

Confused with 'story' - history is about real events, while a story can be fictional. Using 'histories' when referring to one subject; 'history' is usually uncountable. Incorrectly placing 'the' before 'history' when referring to its study in general.

How do you pronounce History?

US: /["/ˈhɪstri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhɪstri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use History?

Use 'history' when discussing events from the past, especially in educational contexts. It's appropriate in both written and spoken forms. Avoid using it in very casual conversations unless referring to personal stories.

What CEFR level is History?

"History" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.