different story
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Meaning · English
Any story featuring elements of science fiction or fantasy (as opposed to typical stories which are set in the real world).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Một câu chuyện có yếu tố khoa học viễn tưởng hoặc幻想
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Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “different story” mean?
Any story featuring elements of science fiction or fantasy (as opposed to typical stories which are set in the real world).
Is “different story” formal or informal?
different story is generally dated, slang.