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stories

sto·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [stawr-ee, stohr-ee]
    • /ˈstɔr i, ˈstoʊr i/
    • /ˈstɔː.ri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stawr-ee, stohr-ee]
    • /ˈstɔr i, ˈstoʊr i/

Definitions of stories word

  • noun plural stories a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale. 1
  • noun plural stories a fictitious tale, shorter and less elaborate than a novel. 1
  • noun plural stories such narratives or tales as a branch of literature: song and story. 1
  • noun plural stories the plot or succession of incidents of a novel, poem, drama, etc.: The characterizations were good, but the story was weak. 1
  • noun plural stories a narration of an incident or a series of events or an example of these that is or may be narrated, as an anecdote, joke, etc. 1
  • noun plural stories a narration of the events in the life of a person or the existence of a thing, or such events as a subject for narration: the story of medicine; the story of his life. 1

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Origin of stories

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English storie < Anglo-French estorie < Latin historia history

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Stories

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

stories popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

stories usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for stories

noun stories

  • mythology — a body of myths, as that of a particular people or that relating to a particular person: Greek mythology.
  • allegories — Plural form of allegory.
  • anecdotes — a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.
  • apologues — Plural form of apologue.
  • characterizations — portrayal; description: the actor's characterization of a politician.

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