story
/ˈstɔːri/An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment or to convey a message.
She told me a fascinating story about her travels.
Her novel is a gripping story about love and betrayal.
Can refer to both fictional and non-fictional narratives.
A sequence of events or a situation that develops in a particular way.
The story of his rise to fame is inspiring.
The story behind the invention is quite interesting.
Often used metaphorically to describe real-life events.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'story' for both fictional and real-life narratives, but specify 'true story' if referring to factual events.
⚡Gold Rule
Grammar Rule
'Story' is a countable noun. Use 'a story' for singular and 'stories' for plural.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'storie', from Old French 'estoire', from Latin 'historia', meaning 'narrative, account, history'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (as a narrative) and metaphorically (as a sequence of events).