Fable

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪbəl/

Definitions of fable

noun a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral lesson

Example Sentences

A1 The fable of the tortoise and the hare teaches us about the importance of perseverance.

A2 Children often enjoy reading fables because they usually have a moral lesson at the end.

B1 Aesop's fables are well-known for their simple yet powerful messages.

B2 The fable of the boy who cried wolf is a cautionary tale about the consequences of lying.

C1 Many classic fables have been passed down through generations and are still popular today.

C2 Some fables have been adapted into plays and movies, bringing these timeless stories to new audiences.

Examples of fable in a Sentence

formal The moral of the fable teaches us an important lesson about greed.

informal I love reading fables before bedtime, they always have interesting stories.

slang That fable about the tortoise and the hare is a classic!

figurative Her success story is like a modern-day fable of rags to riches.

Grammatical Forms of fable

• past tense: fabled
• plural: fables
• comparative: more fable
• superlative: most fable
• present tense: fables
• future tense: will fable
• perfect tense: have fabled
• continuous tense: is fabling
• singular: fable
• positive degree: fable
• infinitive: to fable
• gerund: fabling
• participle: fabled

Origin and Evolution of fable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fable' originated from the Latin word 'fabula' which means a story or tale.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fable' has come to refer to a fictional story with animals or inanimate objects as characters, often conveying a moral lesson.