Anecdote: meaning, definitions and examples
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anecdote
[ หanษชkdoสt ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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anecdote |
Used when sharing a short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. Typically informal and personal.
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story |
A broad term used for a description of real or imagined events, often for entertainment or moral lessons.
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tale |
Typically used for a simple, imaginative story, often involving fantastical elements or moral lessons. Often used in a literary or folklore context.
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narrative |
Refers to a spoken or written account of connected events; a story, often with a particular perspective or point of view.
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account |
Used when describing a detailed report or description of an event or experience, often formal and factual.
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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:
๐ต๐น anedota
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Anekdote
๐ฎ๐ฉ anekdot
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฝะตะบะดะพั
๐ต๐ฑ anegdota
๐ฏ๐ต ้ธ่ฉฑ (ใใคใ)
๐ซ๐ท anecdote
๐ช๐ธ anรฉcdota
๐น๐ท fฤฑkra
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผํ (์ผํ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุชุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ anekdota
๐ธ๐ฐ anekdota
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝถไบ (yรฌshรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ anekdota
๐ฎ๐ธ saga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝะตะบะดะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ anekdot
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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The word 'anecdote' originated from the Greek word 'anekdota', which means 'things unpublished'. In ancient times, anecdotes were secret and unpublished accounts of historical events.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.
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