myth

noun
UK: /mɪθ/
US: /mɪθ/

  1. A traditional story about gods or heroes, often explaining natural events or cultural practices.

    1. The myth tells of a brave hero.
    2. Ancient Greek myths explained the world around them and the role of gods.

  2. A widely held but false belief or idea.

    1. It's a myth that cats and dogs can't live together.
    2. The idea that success guarantees happiness is a common myth.

Synonyms

story fiction tale falsehood fable delusion legend

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "myth" in English means: A traditional story about gods or heroes, often explaining natural events or cultural practices., A widely held but false belief or idea..

The phonetic transcription of "myth" is /mɪθ/ in British English and /mɪθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "myth": story, fiction, tale, falsehood, fable, delusion, legend.

Example usage of "myth": "The myth tells of a brave hero.". More examples on the page.