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Myth
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Pronunciation
2
Noun
2.1
Synonyms
2.2
Related words
Pronunciation
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enPR
:
mĭth
,
IPA
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key
)
:
/mɪθ/
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Noun
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Singular
myth
Plural
myths
(
countable
) A
myth
is a story about
gods
and great
heroes
. Usually these gods are seen as very human, but with great power. The word
myth
is usually used for stories from
old
religions
that few people believe any more.
There are many
myths
about the
Norse
god
Thor
.
(
countable
) A
myth
is a story that is not true.
(
countable
) A
myth
is something many people
believe
but that is not true.
It is only a
myth
that people use only 10% of their brains.
Synonyms
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legend
Related words
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mythic
mythical
mythology
legendary