Home / Dictionary / history
history
/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/
noun
The aggregate of past events.
"History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes."
The branch of knowledge that studies the past; the assessment of notable events.
"He teaches history at the university. History will not look kindly on these tyrants. He dreams of an invention that will make history."
A set of events involving an entity.
"What is your medical history? The family's history includes events best forgotten."
verb
To narrate or record.
Practice "history" in context
WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.
Save to WordNote — it's free →No credit card. No install required.