📚literature

noun
/ˈlɪtərətʃər/

Meaning

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject

Example Sentences

He studied English literature at university.

She studied English literature at university.

Example Expressions

classic literature

Synonyms

writing, works, prose, poetry, composition, writings, texts, books
Entry 1
writing, works, prose, poetry, composition
Entry 2
writings, texts, books, poetry

Antonyms

illiterature, ignorance, illiteracy
Entry 1
illiterature, ignorance
Entry 2
illiteracy, ignorance

Collocations

English literature, world literature, modern literature, study literature, classical literature
Entry 1
English literature, world literature, modern literature, study literature
Entry 2
English literature, classical literature, modern literature

More Example Sentences

I am studying English literature.

I believe good literature can create empathy among people.

I completed the first draft of the literature review last month.

This project will fill an important gap in the current literature.

First, I will review the existing literature and then collect primary data.

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