history
Translation
history, past, record
Examples
I am studying world history.
I am studying world history.
The castle has a long history.
The castle has a long history.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a record of past events concerning (sth.) The book is a history of modern Britain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: past, chronicle; Antonyms: future
Etymology
From Greek 'historia' (inquiry, knowledge from inquiry).
Memory Tips
Think of 'his story' – the story of past events.