English / word
myth
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a traditional story concerning early history or supernatural beings; a widely held false belief
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.; A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
In context
01
Ancient Greek myths tell stories of powerful gods and heroes.
02
Science has successfully debunked the popular myth.
Synonyms
legend,tale,fiction
Antonyms
fact,reality,truth
Collocations
ancient myth,Greek myth,popular myth