Today’s word of the day is ‘Myth‘ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] Myth [/responsivevoice] [mith]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is a noun, i.e., it is the main subject of a sentence.
Does the word have a past tense? What is it?
No, the word is a noun. Therefore, it does not have a past form.
1. Fictitious story, often ancient
2. Invented story
3. Illusion
4. Tall story
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Kalpit katha
2. Spanish – Mito
3. French – Mythe
4. Mandarin – Shénhuà
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. The popular myth that Belarusians simply aren’t strong enough to stand up for themselves has been debunked.
2. Now comes new evidence that the myth may be grounded in truth.
3. The myth of “Boreas and Orithyia,” though faulty perhaps in technique, is good in conception and arrangement.
4. Instead, it’s the myth that the flu shot itself makes you sick.
5. No such ethical bearing as this was ever assigned the myth by the red race before they were taught by Europeans.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
fable, fantasy, fiction, illusion, imagination, legend, lore, parable, superstition, tale, tradition, allegory, apologue, creation, delusion, fabrication, fancy, figment, invention, saga, fairy story, folk ballad, folk tale, mythos, tall story, etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
fact, non-fiction, reality, truth, certainty etc.
Quotation:
I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. That myth is more potent than history. That dreams are more powerful than facts. That hope always triumphs over experience. That laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death.
Robert Fulghum
Social Example:
https://twitter.com/LeaderMcConnell/status/1366511322188439553
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