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Stories: meaning, definitions and examples

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stories

 

[ หˆstษ”หriz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in books

Narrative descriptions of events that are fictional or based on real-life experiences, often designed to entertain or inform readers.

Synonyms

narratives, plots, tales

Examples of usage

  • She loved reading stories before going to bed.
  • The book is filled with captivating stories of adventure and romance.
Context #2 | Noun

in movies

A sequence of events depicted in visual form, typically with actors and a screenplay, aimed at conveying a particular message or eliciting emotions from the audience.

Synonyms

cinematic narratives, films, movies

Examples of usage

  • The film told a compelling story of love and loss.
  • Her favorite genre is horror stories.
Context #3 | Noun

in personal experiences

Personal accounts or recollections of past events, often shared to connect with others or reflect on one's own journey.

Synonyms

accounts, anecdotes, memoirs

Examples of usage

  • She shared a touching story about her childhood with the group.
  • Each person has a unique life story to tell.

Translations

Translations of the word "stories" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น histรณrias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคนเคพเคจเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geschichten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cerita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ัั‚ะพั€ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ historie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ฉ่ชž (monogatari)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท histoires

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ historias

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hikayeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์•ผ๊ธฐ (iyagi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุตุต (qisas)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญbฤ›hy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญbehy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•…ไบ‹ (gรนshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgodbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™าฃะณั–ะผะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (ist'oriebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hekayษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ historias

Word origin

The word 'stories' has its origin in Old French 'estoree', meaning 'narrative of real or imaginary events'. Over time, it evolved to encompass a wide range of narrative forms, from ancient myths to modern-day novels and films. Stories play a crucial role in human communication, conveying emotions, morals, and cultural values. They serve as a means of entertainment, education, and self-expression, shaping our understanding of the world and ourselves.

See also: storyline, storyteller, storytellers, storytelling.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,838, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.