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Anecdote

Verb / ˈænʌˌkdəʊt / Another word for anecdote — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

Synonyms & similar words

story tale narrative account episode sketch incident recounting reminiscence report recital yarn chronicle history memoir biography autobiography testimonial anamnesis anecdote

Synonyms by register

Formal

narrative account recollection recounting

Informal

story tale yarn bit

Literary

reminiscence anecdota

Antonyms

history fact chronicle report account record documentation

Common collocations

  • short anecdote
  • personal anecdote
  • funny anecdote
  • interesting anecdote
  • tell an anecdote
  • share an anecdote
  • related anecdote
  • brief anecdote

Word family

noun anecdote
adjective anecdotal

Usage note

An anecdote is a short, amusing, or interesting story about a real incident or person. It is often used to illustrate a point or add a personal touch to a larger narrative.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher told us an anecdote about a famous mathematician.
  2. He shared an anecdote about his trip to the beach.
  3. The book was filled with interesting anecdotes about life in the city.
  4. My grandfather loves to tell anecdotes about his childhood.
  5. The comedian's routine was filled with hilarious anecdotes.

Quotes

  • 'Anecdotes are a great tool to illustrate a point.' - Maddy Malhotra
  • 'Anecdotes don't make good evidence.' - Steven Pinker
  • 'An anecdote is a start, a lantern, a bell to ring. It is all you need.' - Joan Didion

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