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stories


Meanings
  • noun

    A sequence of events or experiences that is being or has been told.

    - "Can you share some of your childhood stories?"
    - "The novel is a collection of fascinating stories."
    - "My grandfather used to tell me stories before bedtime."

Pronunciation




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Synonyms

floor , level , story , tome , lie , narrative , serial , soap opera , floor , level
Rhymes
Words rhyming with stories
glories , joys , toes , doses , dozes
Variants
List of all variants of stories that leads to same result
storey , storeys , stories , story , story-like , storylike , storied , storying , swap stories , bedtime stories , bedtime story , cock-and-bull stories , cock-and-bull story , cover stories , cover story , fish stories , fish story , ghost stories , ghost story , horror stories , horror story
Etymology
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The word 'story' comes from the Old English word 'storian', which means 'to tell' or 'to narrate'.


Trivia
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  1. The longest story ever told is the Indian epic 'Mahabharata', which consists of over 1.8 million words.

  2. The first known written story is the ancient Sumerian 'Epic of Gilgamesh', which dates back to around 2100 BC.

  3. The word 'story' is also used as a verb, meaning 'to tell a story' or 'to narrate'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Narrative: A sequence of connected events, experiences, or ideas presented in a logical order.

  2. Folktale: A traditional story passed down through generations by word of mouth.

  3. Myth: A story that explains the origin of something or someone, often involving gods or supernatural beings.


Culture
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Stories have been an integral part of human civilization since ancient times. They have been used for various purposes such as entertainment, education, and preserving history and traditions. In literature, stories have been told through various forms such as novels, short stories, folktales, and myths. In art, stories have been depicted through paintings, sculptures, and other forms of visual art. In music, stories have been told through songs and operas. In film and television, stories are told through movies and series.

How to Memorize "stories"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a book filled with stories.
    - Visualize a group of people gathered around a fire, telling stories.
    - Picture a sequence of events unfolding in your mind.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'stories' with the image of a book.
    - Link the word 'stories' with the feeling of being entertained.
    - Connect the word 'stories' with the idea of sharing experiences.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the first letter of each definition with a memorable word or phrase.
    - Use the acronym S.T.O.R.I.E.S. to remember the definitions: Sequence, Told, Order, Revealed, Imagination, Entertaining, Share.


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