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History Definition & Meaning

history
noun
  1. the aggregate of past events; "a critical time in the school's history"
  2. a record or narrative description of past events; "a history of France"; "he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president"; "the story of exposure to lead"
  3. the discipline that records and interprets past events involving human beings; "he teaches Medieval history"; "history takes the long view"
  4. the continuum of events occurring in succession leading from the past to the present and even into the future; "all of human history"
  5. all that is remembered of the past as preserved in writing; a body of knowledge; "the dawn of recorded history"; "from the beginning of history"

"History" in song lyrics

See how history is used in real songs:

  • "You see, I'm rollin' with the man that's makin' history"
    (2 Live Crew) — This is to Luke From the Posse
  • "And I'm knowin' 'bout your history"
    2nd II None f/ DJ Quik, AMG, Hi-C, Playa Hamm — Got A Nu Woman
  • "Bet this, Swiss your digits, and the rest is history"
    2 Pistols f/ Tay Dizm, T-Pain — She Got It

Usage tips for "history"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "history" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for history to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does history mean?
the aggregate of past events; "a critical time in the school's history" a record or narrative description of past events; "a history of France"; "he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president"; "the story of exposure to lead" the discipline that records and interprets past events involving human beings; "he teaches Medieval history"; "history takes the long view" the continuum of events occurring in succession leading from the past to the present and even into the future
What part of speech is history?
History is a noun.
How many definitions does history have?
History has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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