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Story

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

Meaning of Story

a description of events and people that the writer or speaker has invented in order to entertain people

In simple words: A description of events, real or made up.

Story in a sentence

• The teacher asked us to write a story about our summer vacation.
• She told a funny story that made everyone laugh.
• The story in the book had a surprising ending.
• He is known for his ability to tell a story with great detail.

How to use Story

Used in both spoken and written English. Can refer to fictional tales or real-life accounts. Avoid using in overly formal contexts like academic papers.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'story' as a 'set of events' – imagine a storyteller sharing tales by a fire.

Related words

Collocations with Story

• true
• plausible
• false
• collection
• hear
• read (somebody)
• write
• circulate
• go around
• go round
• teller
• telling
• line
• according to a/​the story
• story about
• story of
• a fragment of a/​the story
• a part of a/​the story
• the rest of the story
• true
• plausible
• false
• collection
• hear
• read (somebody)
• write
• circulate
• go around
• go round
• teller
• telling
• line
• according to a/​the story
• story about
• story of
• a fragment of a/​the story
• a part of a/​the story
• the rest of the story
• true
• plausible
• false
• collection
• hear
• read (somebody)
• write
• circulate
• go around
• go round
• teller
• telling
• line
• according to a/​the story
• story about
• story of
• a fragment of a/​the story
• a part of a/​the story
• the rest of the story
• big
• huge
• top
• file
• write
• carry
• break
• story about
• story of

Synonyms for Story

• tale
• narrative
• account
• report

Opposites of Story

• truth
• fact

Common mistakes with Story

• Confused with 'history' when referring to real events.
• Using 'story' as a verb instead of a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Story

What does Story mean?

A description of events, real or made up.

What is the definition of Story?

a description of events and people that the writer or speaker has invented in order to entertain people

How do you use Story in a sentence?

The teacher asked us to write a story about our summer vacation.

Can you give another example of Story?

She told a funny story that made everyone laugh.

What are synonyms for Story?

Common alternatives include tale, narrative, account, report.

What is the opposite of Story?

Opposite meanings include truth, fact.

What words go with Story?

It commonly pairs with true, plausible, false, collection, hear, read (somebody), write, circulate, go around, go round, teller, telling, line, according to a/​the story, story about, story of, a fragment of a/​the story, a part of a/​the story, the rest of the story, true, plausible, false, collection, hear, read (somebody), write, circulate, go around, go round, teller, telling, line, according to a/​the story, story about, story of, a fragment of a/​the story, a part of a/​the story, the rest of the story, true, plausible, false, collection, hear, read (somebody), write, circulate, go around, go round, teller, telling, line, according to a/​the story, story about, story of, a fragment of a/​the story, a part of a/​the story, the rest of the story, big, huge, top, file, write, carry, break, story about, story of.

What are common mistakes when using Story?

Confused with 'history' when referring to real events. Using 'story' as a verb instead of a noun.

How do you pronounce Story?

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

When should I use Story?

Used in both spoken and written English. Can refer to fictional tales or real-life accounts. Avoid using in overly formal contexts like academic papers.

What CEFR level is Story?

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