Synonyms for

Stories

Verb / ˈstɔ:ri:z / Another word for stories — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Stories are accounts of imaginary or real events, often written or told to entertain or inform others.

Synonyms & similar words

chronicle tale floor level history account fib taradiddle newsreport story report tarradiddle storey narration narrative writeup tales narratives legends fables chronicles accounts anecdotes yarns reports records histories myths adventures novels fiction prose folklore sagas

Synonyms by register

Formal

narratives accounts chronicles reports

Informal

tales yarns scoops lowdowns

Literary

epics sagas anecdotes

Antonyms

facts reality truth history nonfiction account

Common collocations

  • short stories
  • true stories
  • bedtime stories
  • ghost stories
  • war stories
  • love stories
  • urban stories
  • personal stories

Word family

noun story
verb story
adjective storylike

Usage note

The word 'stories' can refer to fictional or non-fictional accounts. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity, especially when differentiating between factual reports and imaginative tales.

Example sentences

  1. My grandma tells me stories about her childhood.
  2. I read stories in bed every night.
  3. The teacher told us a story about a bear and a rabbit.
  4. I like stories with happy endings.
  5. We listened to stories on the car ride.

Quotes

  • We are all made up of stories. They are our DNA; they are our essence. They are the best of us, distilled through time. - Shonda Rhimes
  • There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. - Maya Angelou
  • The best time to plan a book is while you're doing the dishes. - Agatha Christie

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