Pronunciation: /oʊld ˈstɔri/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 The old story was about a princess and a dragon.
A2 Children love to hear the old story of the tortoise and the hare.
B1 The old story of Romeo and Juliet is a classic tale of forbidden love.
B2 The old story of the Trojan War has been retold in many different versions.
C1 Literary scholars often analyze the symbolism in the old story of Beowulf.
C2 The old story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a timeless legend.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun
A1 The old story book was on the top shelf.
A2 She told me an old story about her childhood.
B1 The teacher asked the students to write a summary of an old story.
B2 The film was based on an old story passed down through generations.
C1 The author put a modern twist on the old story to make it relevant for today's audience.
C2 Despite being an old story, the themes and characters still resonate with readers today.
formal The tale of the lost city is just an old story passed down through generations.
informal That excuse is just an old story, nobody believes it anymore.
slang I'm tired of hearing that same old story over and over again.
figurative Her reluctance to change is like sticking to an old story that no longer holds true.
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