myth
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/mɪθ/
🇬🇧
/mɪθ/
noun
B2
An old story that explains how things began or tells about gods and heroes.
The Greek myth about Pandora's box explains why bad things happen in the world.
B2
A false idea that many people believe is true.
The myth that carrots improve night vision was actually created during World War II.
translation
An old story that explains how things began or tells about gods and heroes.; A false idea that many people believe is true.
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myths