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history

/ˈhɪstəri/
noun★Intermediate
formal

The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.

She is a professor of history at the university.

informal

A record of events that have happened in the past.

The history of the company dates back to the 19th century.

Collocations

make historyto do something that is remembered for a long timehistory repeats itselfevents that happened in the past will happen again

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

a piece of historyphrase
something that is significant or memorable
go down in historyphrase
to be remembered for a long time

💡Pro Tip

Using 'history' in context

When discussing the past, consider using 'history' to refer to the events themselves, and 'historical' to describe something related to the study of history.

⚡Gold Rule

Subject-verb agreement

When using 'history' as a subject, ensure the verb agrees with it as a singular noun.

📖Word Origin

From Greek ἱστορία (historia), meaning 'inquiry' or 'knowledge obtained by investigation'.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'history' can refer to both the study of past events and the events themselves.

Word Breakdown

hist-
inquiry
root
+
-ory
place or condition
suffix
✎ Noted on May 27, 2026EN → EN

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