narrator — A person who tells a story or gives an account of events, especially in a book, film, or program
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who tells a story or gives an account of events, especially in a book, film, or program
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnærəˌteɪtər/
Korean meaning: 이야기를 들려주는 사람, 해설자, 내레이터
Korean pronunciation: 내-러-테이-터 (강세: 내)
Example Sentences
- The narrator suddenly revealed he was actually the cat all along!
- Morgan Freeman is everyone's favorite movie narrator.
- The cooking show narrator made even boiling water sound exciting.
narrator
NOUN//ˈnærəˌteɪtər//
A person who tells a story or gives an account of events, especially in a book, film, or program
The narrator guided the audience through the story from beginning to end.
The narrator described every scene with incredible detail.
The narrator worked with the creator and illustrator to bring stories to life.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'narrāre' meaning 'to tell or relate,' which is of uncertain ultimate origin but possibly related to 'gnārus' meaning 'knowing.' The word entered English through Old French and Latin legal terminology.
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📝Examples
“The narrator suddenly revealed he was actually the cat all along!”
“Morgan Freeman is everyone's favorite movie narrator.”
“The cooking show narrator made even boiling water sound exciting.”
“In this novel, the narrator is unreliable and often contradicts himself.”
“The nature documentary narrator whispered so quietly that even the lions couldn't hear him.”
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