Simple meaning
What does Anecdote mean?
An anecdote is a short true story.
Dictionary definition
Anecdote means a short true story about a real event or person.
Example sentences
Anecdote in a sentence
easy
In reading class, we learned what anecdote means.
medium
The teacher used anecdote while discussing a story passage and its meaning.
hard
Using anecdote correctly helped us explain our ideas in writing without turning it into a full essay lesson.
Synonyms
Words like Anecdote
short storyRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
personal storyRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
brief accountRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
fictionHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
novelHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Anecdote word family
Base word
anecdote
noun
anecdote
Base form.
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What does anecdote mean?
Anecdote means an anecdote is a short true story.
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