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US/mɪθ/
UK/mɪθ/
an idea that many people believe but that is not true; also an ancient traditional story
In context
It's a myth that you need to drink eight glasses of water a day.
The article busts some common myths about learning English.
Greek myths are full of gods, heroes and monsters.
Words that go with myth
adjective + noun
- common mythIt is a common myth that goldfish have short memories.
- popular mythContrary to popular myth, bats are not blind.
- Greek mythThe story is based on a Greek myth.
verb + noun
- dispel a mythThe doctor wanted to dispel a myth about vaccines.
noun + preposition
- myth aboutThere are many myths about how to lose weight.