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anecdote

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈænɪkˌdoʊt/ · UK /ˈænɪkdəʊt/

Forms: anecdotes

anecdote means: A short story about a real person or event, often funny or interesting.

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A short story about a real person or event, often funny or interesting.

  • She told us a funny anecdote.
  • His speech included several anecdotes about his childhood.
  • Do you have any personal anecdotes to share?

How to use it: an anecdote about someone/something (He told an anecdote about his first job.)

Similar words: story, tale

Common phrases: tell an anecdote, a funny anecdote, a personal anecdote

Questions about anecdote

What does anecdote mean?

A short story about a real person or event, often funny or interesting.

What is anecdote in other languages?

Türkçe: anekdot · Español: anécdota · Français: anecdote · Deutsch: Anekdote · Italiano: aneddoto · 日本語: 逸話

How do you pronounce anecdote?

In American English /ˈænɪkˌdoʊt/; in British English /ˈænɪkdəʊt/.

How do you use anecdote in a sentence?

She told us a funny anecdote. His speech included several anecdotes about his childhood.

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