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.