Simple meaning
What does Story mean?
A story tells what happens to people, animals, or characters.
Dictionary definition
A telling of events, real or imagined, with characters or ideas.
Example sentences
Story in a sentence
easy
Dad read a story about a brave mouse.
medium
The story had a funny beginning and a surprising end.
hard
A strong story uses details that help readers picture each scene.
Synonyms
Words like Story
taleUse for a story, often one that is imagined.
narrativeUse for a formal word for a told or written story.
Antonyms
Opposite words
factUse for something known to be true.
listUse for items written one after another, not a story.
Word family
Story word family
Base word
story
noun
stories
More than one story.
noun
storyteller
A person who tells stories.
noun
storytelling
The act of telling stories.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a story?
A story tells events or ideas, real or imagined.
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