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novel

noun/adjective
/ˈnɒvəl/

Meaning

A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.

Example Sentences

She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.

Example Expressions

novel idea

Synonyms

book, story, narrative, tale, fiction

Antonyms

fact, reality, history

Collocations

write a novel, bestselling novel, novel approach, novel idea

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