history

/ˈhɪˌstri/ /ˈhɪˌstrɪ/ /ˈhɪˌstri/; /ˈhɪˌstrɪ/; /ˈhɪstɔri/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of past events, particularly in human affairs; the events themselves; a record or account of past events

“She studied history in college to understand the context of the war.”

2. noun

a subject of study or a field of study

“He was interested in the history of art.”

3. verb

to record or recount events, especially in the past

“The author tried to history the events of the accident.”

4. verb

to cause something to be recorded or remembered as having happened

“The politician tried to history the event by giving a speech.”

5. noun

a past event or situation that is remembered, especially with a sense of nostalgia

“The old mansion held many memories of history.”

Synonyms

  • account
  • chronicle
  • past
  • record

Antonyms

  • future
  • present