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Word: Story
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (denoting a historical account or representation): shortening of Anglo-Norman French estorie, from Latin historia (see history)
ˈstɔːri
an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment
Short Definition:account of imaginary or real people
Examples:- an adventure story
- I'm going to tell you a story
an account of past events in someone's life or in the development of something
Short Definition:account of past events in someone's life or in development of something
Examples:- the story of modern farming
- the film is based on a true story
the commercial prospects or circumstances of a particular company
Short Definition:commercial prospects or circumstances of particular company
Examples:- the investors' flight to profitable businesses with solid stories
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