history
/ˈhɪstəri/
his · to · ry
ˈhɪs · tə · ri
English Definition
n. the study of past events
Significado en Español
historia
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “history”:
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A
prophecy
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B
chronicle
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C
future
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D
forecast
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B — chronicle.
“history” means n. the study of past events
Common questions about “history”
What does “history” mean?
history — n. the study of past events. In Chinese: 历史.
How do you pronounce “history”?
history is pronounced /ˈhɪstəri/. It breaks into 3 syllables: his · to · ry.
Is “history” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. history appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
