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We studied local history in class.
What does History mean?
History is the study of past events.
Dictionary definition
History is the study or record of past events and how they affect people, places, and the present.
Example sentences
History in a sentence
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Family history can include old stories and photos.
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Knowing history helps explain why traditions continue today.
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Practice 1
What is history?
The study or record of past events matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to history?
History is about the past.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for history?
The future is the time that has not happened yet.
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History
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his · tuh · ree · strongest beat: his
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WordHistory.
Partnoun.
MeaningHistory is the study of past events.
ExampleExample: We studied local history in class.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- his · tuh · ree
- Strongest beat
- his
- Ending
- ree
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on his.
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Synonyms
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Word family
History word family
Base word
history
noun
histories
More than one account of the past.
adjective
historical
Related to history.
adjective
historic
Important in history.
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Hint for students
History is the study of past events.
Common mix-up
History is not the same as future. History means history is the study of past events.
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Read this model sentence: Family history can include old stories and photos. Clue words: family, include, old. Underline clue words that show why history fits instead of future. Now write one new sentence that shows history without using the word history. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show history?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Family history can include old stories and photos." Why does history fit better than future?
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