narration
Narration (noun) means the act of telling or recounting a story or sequence of events. Example: “The film relies heavily on narration to explain the backstory.”
How to use narration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe telling of a story, or the voice-over/text that tells it.
Word forms
narrations plural
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The film relies heavily on _____ to explain the backstory.
Etymology
From Old French narracion, from Latin narratio, built on the verb "to narrate".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for narration
Frequently asked questions
What does “narration” mean?
The word “narration” means the act of telling or recounting a story or sequence of events. In plain terms, the telling of a story, or the voice-over/text that tells it.
How do you pronounce “narration”?
“Narration” is pronounced nuh-RAY-shuhn (/ˌnæɹˈeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “narration” in a sentence?
Here is “narration” used in a sentence: “The film relies heavily on narration to explain the backstory.”
What is another word for “narration”?
Words with a similar meaning to “narration” include relation.
What part of speech is “narration”?
“Narration” is a noun.
Where does the word “narration” come from?
The word “narration” comes from Latin. From Old French narracion, from Latin narratio, built on the verb "to narrate".
Is “narration” a common word?
“Narration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “narration” have?
“Narration” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of telling or recounting a story or sequence of events.