comics
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for comics, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Comic books, comic strips, and similar picture-story media as a whole.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use comics
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Frequently asked questions
What does “comics” mean?
The word “comics” means comic books, comic strips, and similar picture-story media as a whole. In plain terms, the general category of illustrated story publications — comic books and strips collectively.
How do you pronounce “comics”?
“Comics” is pronounced KO-mihks (/ˈkɑmɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “comics” in a sentence?
Here is “comics” used in a sentence: “He grew up reading superhero comics every Saturday morning.”
What part of speech is “comics”?
“Comics” is a noun.
Is “comics” a common word?
“Comics” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between comics and graphic novels?
Both tell stories with sequential pictures. 'Comics' is the general term covering comic books, comic strips and similar media, often serialized and shorter. A 'graphic novel' is typically a longer, complete, book-length story published in one volume, though it uses the same comics form.
What is the difference between comics and manga?
'Comics' is the broad English term for picture-story media in general. 'Manga' refers specifically to comics created in Japan, usually drawn in a distinctive style and traditionally read right to left. Manga is a category of comics rather than something separate.
What is the difference between comics and comic strips?
A comic strip is a short sequence of panels, such as those printed in newspapers. 'Comics' is the wider term that includes comic strips, comic books and similar picture-story media as a whole, so every comic strip is part of comics, but comics covers much more.
Is 'comics' singular or plural?
'Comics' has a plural form, but as a collective term for the medium it is often treated as singular, as in 'comics is a popular art form'. When referring to several individual publications, it is plural: 'these comics are mine'.