0 a description, either true or imagined, of a connected series of events:
He writes children's stories.
I don't know if it's true but it's a good story (= entertaining to listen to although probably not true).
She gave me her version of what had happened, but it would be interesting to hear his half/side of the story (= the events as described by him).
Apparently his first words to her were "Will you marry me?" or so the story goes (= that is what people say happened).
The main story in the papers today is the president's speech.
He made up some story about having to be at his aunt's wedding anniversary.
2 a description of events that actually happened or that are invented:
The story is about theft, fraud and deceit on an incredible scale.
Throughout the novel, the story is seen through the eyes of a detached observer.
He told the extraordinary story of his escape.
Therefore, try your best when you tell the story, so (s)he can solve the riddle.
It also suggests that traditional ways of telling the story overlook what sustains ordinary folk intent on finding religious meaning and identity.
All are concerned with telling the story of her life.
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