fantasy
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfæn.tə.si/
KK: /ˈfæntəsi/
noun
Definition
A type of imaginative thought or story that is not real, often involving magical or extraordinary events.
Example
She loves to read books that take her into a world of fantasy.
Conversation
Have you ever read a book that felt like a total fantasy?
Absolutely! I love getting lost in those imaginative worlds.
It's amazing how a good fantasy can take you away from reality.
Right? It’s like a mini vacation for your mind!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dream
illusion
fancy
Antonyms
reality
fact
truth
transitive verb
Definition
To create a mental image or idea of something that is not real or does not exist.
Example
She likes to fantasy about traveling to distant planets.
Tense Forms
Past: fantasied
Past Participle: fantasied
Conversation
Do you ever fantasy about traveling to other planets?
All the time! I think it would be amazing to explore space.
Right? I can just fantasy about the adventures we could have there.
Root Explanation
Fantasy → It is derived from the Greek word "phantasia" (meaning imagination or appearance), which comes from "phantazō" (meaning to make visible or to show). The word "fantasy" refers to the imaginative creation of images or scenarios that are not real.
Memory Tip
Think of 'imagination' ('phantasia') to remember that 'fantasy' is about creating images or scenarios in your mind that aren't real.
Visually Confused Words
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