Definition

A short story that teaches a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters.

Example

The teacher told a fable about a clever fox and a foolish crow.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just read a new story that made me think about how people used to fable all the time.

That's interesting! I love stories with moral lessons in them.

Yeah, it’s amazing how those old tales still resonate today.

Definitely! They have a way of teaching us important lessons.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A short story that teaches a lesson or moral, often featuring animals that can talk and act like people.

Example

The children enjoyed listening to the fable about the tortoise and the hare.

Conversation

Have you ever heard the fable about the tortoise and the hare?

Yeah, it’s such a classic story with a great lesson.

I love how it shows that slow and steady can win the race.

Definition

To tell a story or recount an event as if it were true, often with a moral lesson.

Example

She decided to fable the story of her childhood adventures to her children.

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Conversation

Have you ever heard someone fable about their childhood adventures?

Yeah, I love those stories! They always seem so exaggerated.

Right? It's like they fable things to make it sound more exciting.

Root Explanation

Fable → It originates from Old French *fable* (meaning a story or tale) and is derived from Latin *fabula* (meaning a story or narrative). A fable is a narrative that typically conveys a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters.

Memory Tip

Think of a story that teaches a lesson — that's what a fable is, coming from the idea of a 'tale' or 'story'.

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