moral
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2.9
- noun
- /ˈmɔrəl/
:
moraleja
- After finishing the movie, we discussed what the moral was and how it applied to our lives.
- moral of the story
- moral of the lesson
And it's like there are good little simple morals to it and it is great.
- And it's like there are good little simple morals to it and it is great.
- No, the moral, the story is people change.
- If we can get one moral out of today's episode, then yeah.
Examples
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As with all fables, there is a moral to this story.
Fiction book (1995) -
You missed the moral of that story.
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You know, like the moral of a story.
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And the moral of this story is?
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I said, "There ought to be a moral to that story."
Fiction book (1997) -
Clearly, Bierce has a moral in mind, something to teach, a judgment to make.
Fiction book (1998) -
Write a paragraph explaining what the moral of the story is and how it applies to Matilda.
Academic text (2011) -
The teacher asked the students to find the moral of the story we just read.
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He shared the moral of the fable, emphasizing the importance of honesty in every situation.
Synonyms
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1.0
A moral or practical idea you learn from a story
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2.8
A lesson you learn from a story or event
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2.8
A teaching in a story that shows what is right or wrong
Compounds
- Specialized
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7.2
Someone takes more risk because they are safe from losses, often because of insurance
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Moral (the noun) comes from the same Latin root mos/moris, meaning 'custom' or 'habit'. That's why the 'moral' of a story is the lesson about how to behave or what is right.