Simple meaning
What does Biography mean?
A biography tells about a real person's life.
Dictionary definition
A book or text that tells the story of a real person's life.
Example sentences
Biography in a sentence
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We looked up the meaning of biography during class reading.
medium
In the library project, our group used biography to understand the topic better.
hard
The passage uses biography in an academic context, so knowing the term improves comprehension.
Synonyms
Words like Biography
life storyCommon similar word used in school contexts.
profileRelated term with a slightly different use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
fictionUseful contrast in reading or writing context.
made-up storyAnother contrast to clarify meaning.
Word family
Biography word family
Base word
biography
noun
biography
Base form.
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What does biography mean?
Biography means a biography tells about a real person's life.
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