Anecdote: meaning, definitions and examples

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anecdote

 

[ หˆanษชkdoสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

funny story

An anecdote is a short, amusing, or interesting story about a real incident or person. It is usually a personal account that provides a humorous or insightful perspective on a particular event or situation.

Synonyms

account, narrative, story, tale.

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Word Description / Examples
anecdote

Used when sharing a short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. Typically informal and personal.

  • He told an anecdote about his childhood that made everyone laugh.
  • She loves sharing anecdotes from her travels.
story

A broad term used for a description of real or imagined events, often for entertainment or moral lessons.

  • She read a bedtime story to her children every night.
  • The movie is based on a true story.
tale

Typically used for a simple, imaginative story, often involving fantastical elements or moral lessons. Often used in a literary or folklore context.

  • The children loved listening to fairy tales before bed.
  • He spun a tale of adventure and mystery.
narrative

Refers to a spoken or written account of connected events; a story, often with a particular perspective or point of view.

  • The book offers a compelling narrative of the historical events.
  • His narrative of growing up in a small town resonated with readers.
account

Used when describing a detailed report or description of an event or experience, often formal and factual.

  • She gave a detailed account of what happened during the meeting.
  • The witness provided an account of the accident to the police.

Examples of usage

  • Let me tell you a quick anecdote about my trip to Paris.
  • He always has a funny anecdote to share at parties.

Translations

Translations of the word "anecdote" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anedota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคŸเค•เฅเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anekdote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anekdot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะตะบะดะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anegdota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ธ่ฉฑ (ใ„ใคใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anecdote

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anรฉcdota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑkra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผํ™” (์ผํ™”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูƒุชุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anekdota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anekdota

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝถไบ‹ (yรฌshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ anekdota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะตะบะดะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ™แƒ“แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anekdot

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anรฉcdota

Etymology

The word 'anecdote' originated from the Greek word 'anekdota', which means 'things unpublished'. In ancient times, anecdotes were secret and unpublished accounts of historical events. Over time, the term evolved to refer to short, interesting stories shared in social settings for entertainment or enlightenment. Anecdotes have been used throughout history to convey moral lessons, humor, or personal experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,872, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.