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Definition fiction in British English
fiction
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈfɪkʃ(ə)n/
1
books and stories about imaginary events and people. Books that give facts about real events, things, or people are called non-fiction
Example
a successful writer of romantic fiction
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2
a report, story, or explanation that is not true
Example
It is sometimes difficult to distinguish fact from fiction in the book.
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