History Definition & Meaning
history
- noun
- 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; "all of human history"
- 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:
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"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
Words that rhyme with history
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.