history - English word #235

Translation

All the things that happened in the past, and the study of them.

Word origin

From Latin historia, a story or account, from Greek historia meaning learning by asking.

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Here "history" is the subject about the past.

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Here "history" means all that happened here over time.

today.

"History" names the past events people study.

History is everything that happened before now. It is also the school subject in which you learn about the past. We usually use it without a plural.

story

A description of events, real or not, that you tell or write for others.

time

The thing measured in minutes, hours, and years that keeps passing.

year

A time of twelve months, or 365 days.

old

Having lived or existed for a long time; not new or young.

study

To spend time learning about something by reading or going to classes.

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