story
Translation
story, tale, storey
Examples
I like reading a good story.
I like reading a good story.
He lives on the third story.
He lives on the third storey.
Grammar Patterns
((a story)) ((about sth./sb.)) a narrative about something or someone. I like reading a good story about adventure.
((a storey)) a floor or level of a building. He lives on the third storey of the building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tale, narrative, account; (building level) storey, floor, level
Etymology
From Latin 'historia' (history, account), which came into English via Old French.
Memory Tips
Imagine that each 'storey' of a building has its own 'story' to tell about the people who live there. This connects the two meanings.